Kitchen Assistant

Thwaites; Penrith; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

28 days annual leave (rising to 33)

Health cash plan

Employee discounts

Assistance programme

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team in the United Kingdom. You will support chefs, maintain cleanliness and assist with basic food preparation to help run a smooth operation.

You’ll be self-motivated, able to work on your own initiative, and thrive under time pressures. No prior qualifications are required, and there is potential for progression within the team.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated with initiative.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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