Kitchen Assistant

St Austell Brewery Ltd; Polzeath; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A scenic pub in Cornwall is seeking a kitchen assistant to support food preparation and maintain kitchen cleanliness. Join a talented team and enjoy benefits such as discounted meals and training opportunities. This role is ideal for someone starting in a commercial kitchen and offers flexible working hours.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay

Discount scheme for retailers

Paid meal for shifts over 6 hours

Family-friendly, flexible working

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Well organised and adaptable.
• Genuine interest in food and cleanliness.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Operate the dishwasher.
• Maintain a clean and safe kitchen.

Skills

Organisational skills

Adaptability

Interest in food

Job description

The Oystercatcher is a contemporary bar and restaurant with comfy accommodation that enjoys an enviable outlook over Polzeath Beach and out to sea, from both inside and across its spectacular al fresco space.

You’ll be working at a scenic pub that’s popular among families, couples, and surfers seeking a delicious bite to eat following a session on the waves or a day out exploring Cornwall’s dramatic north coast.

Join us as a kitchen assistant and be part of a talented team, assisting with food preparation, operating the dishwasher, and keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe. This could be a great role for someone looking to start in a commercial kitchen.

What we offer

• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our kitchen assistants

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine interest in food
• Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe
• Are key to keeping our kitchen running efficiently even at our busiest times

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.