Kitchen Assistant

Daniel Thwaites PLC; Peacehaven; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in the United Kingdom seeks enthusiastic individuals for the role of Kitchen Assistant. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, supporting chefs, and performing food preparation tasks. Ideal candidates should be self-motivated, possess a strong work ethic, and thrive in a dynamic kitchen environment. The position offers a competitive salary, opportunities for career progression, and various employee benefits such as 28 days of annual leave and health benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ability to access up to 40% of wages as earned

28 days annual leave (rising to 33 after 5 years)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes accessible to all

Engaging & supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.
• Demonstrate a good work ethic and commitment to team goals.
• Ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen.
• Support chefs by undertaking various tasks as required.
• Perform scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Engage in basic food preparation.
• Organise and store food safely according to company standards.

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a team and thrive as a key part of a busy operation?

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our skilled kitchen team as Kitchen Assistant.

Your day to day;

• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• The Kitchen Assistant role is a key support role for our chefs so you will need to undertake any tasks asked of you
• Scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Basic food preparation
• Organising and storing food safely to comply with company standards

Who are we looking for?

You will be self‑motivated and be able to work on your own initiative.

Demonstrating a good work ethic and a commitment to achieving team goals as well as an ability to work under pressure and time constraints.

You should have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment.

No previous qualifications necessary.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Stream – the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment