Kitchen Assistant

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd.; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading garden centre company is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant in Prestwick, England. The role focuses on delivering exceptional customer experiences through food preparation and hygiene maintenance. Ideal candidates should thrive in fast-paced environments, with prior food service experience and knowledge of health and safety regulations. Benefits include generous discounts and access to development resources. Join a team committed to customer satisfaction and culinary excellence.

Benefits

Generous annual leave entitlement

50% discount in Restaurants

Access to financial wellbeing support

Virtual GP and counselling services

eLearning development programs

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and customer experience.
• Able to demonstrate teamwork and communication skills.
• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food according to menu specifications.
• Support general kitchen duties proactively.
• Work with the kitchen team to ensure timely meal service.
• Develop knowledge of dietary needs and health & safety.

Skills

Passion for food

Team player

Confident communicator

Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Experience in food service

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Education

Relevant food safety qualifications

Job description

Our Kitchen Assistants play an essential role in delivering exceptional customer experience across our Restaurants - delivering tasty food, ensuring food hygiene and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specification
• Working proactively and supporting general kitchen duties
• Working alongside the kitchen team to ensure your customers are presented with their meal to a high standard and on time
• Developing your knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies and health & safety

Qualifications

• You are passionate about all things food and delivering the best possible experience for our customers
• A team player and confident communicator who is eager to learn new skills and gain new experiences
• Flourish in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Experience of working in food service
• Knowledge and understanding of kitchen health, safety and hygiene rules
• Relevant food safety qualifications would be ideal
• Can demonstrate our values at all times - we're one team, getting better everyday. We bring a smile. We live and breathe gardens. We make it work for our customers.

Benefits

• Generous annual leave entitlement. Use your holidays when you want with limited statutory days off required
• Treat yourself with generous uncapped discount across our stores with 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre and 10% off in our food halls
• Access to Stream - support your financial wellbeing, with ability to access earnings ahead of pay day, save for the future and financial advice
• Access to Retail Trust - seek confidential support, access to a virtual GP, free counselling service and discounted retail rewards with our employee wellbeing platform
• Access to Dobbies Academy - continue your development with our eLearning platform and development programmes
• Thriving culture; the Dobbies team are passionate, diverse and committed to making it work for our customers, Dobbies Ponteland Street House Farm, Newcastle Upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, NE20 9BT