Kitchen Assistant

Country House Weddings Ltd.; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Country House Weddings Ltd. in Rugby is seeking a Casual Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team. This role offers hands-on training in a from-scratch kitchen and the chance to learn from classically trained chefs.

You will work in a supportive environment, with flexible hours during the busy season, and opportunities to progress while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

Qualifications

• No experience required; full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Clean the kitchen and prep areas for the next day.
• Maintain food storage areas, including fridges and freezers.
• Receive deliveries and organise stock correctly.
• Wash dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment.
• Loading and unloading the dishwasher.
• Remove kitchen waste and dispose of it safely.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment such as cookers and mixers.
• Support chefs with basic food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping ingredients).
• Assist the kitchen team as required during service.

Skills

Team player

Willingness to learn

Hardworking

Reliable

Job description

We are looking for a Casual Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter to join our hardworking and friendly kitchen team.

While this role involves physical work and dishwashing, it also offers a genuine opportunity to start your culinary journey. We are a from-scratch kitchen, and you'll be working alongside classically trained, skilled chefs who are passionate about food and developing people.

If you're reliable, team-focused, and keen to learn, this could be the perfect first step into a professional kitchen.

What to Expect From Us

• A strong commitment to training and development within the wider group
• Regular progression opportunities and salary reviews in line with the industry
• A supportive, professional, and enjoyable working environment

We expect our teams to work hard and be committed, but we also believe enjoying your job is just as important.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Happy to work longer hours during the busy summer months
• Eager to learn, ideally with an interest in food
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Ready to work in a fun, fast paced and proactive kitchen

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning the kitchen to ensure it is ready for the next day
• Maintaining food storage areas, including fridges and freezers
• Receiving deliveries and organising stock correctly
• Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
• Loading and unloading the dishwasher
• Removing kitchen waste and disposing of it safely
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment such as cookers and food mixers
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping ingredients)
• Assisting the kitchen team as required during service

Requirements

• No experience necessary - full training will be provided
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work as part of a team

If you're looking to get your foot in the door of a professional kitchen and learn from experienced chefs while being part of a supportive team, we'd love to hear from you.

Surrounded by twelve acres of gardens, woodland & parkland, and endowed with stunning views across rolling Warwickshire countryside, you'll find the striking Italianate-style mansion and a former Catholic chapel of Bourton Hall. Our country house boasts a wealth of history and character, with multiple reception rooms, bars and ceremony options, as well as 21 luxurious bedrooms including our gorgeous Honeymoon Suite, The Lady Bourton.

Our beautiful wedding venue had its first wedding in 2020 and has been offering dream weddings ever since. Part of the Country House Weddings portfolio of hand-picked wedding venues, with more than 30 years of experience offering perfect weddings to couples, our exclusive-use, all-inclusive wedding packages take care of your wedding day from start to finish, overseen by our expert team.

From specialist wedding Chefs, experienced Personal Wedding Managers and a fantastic wait team, to knowledgeable grounds teams and passionate housekeepers, our teams pride themselves on providing a top-quality service that helps make our weddings a success.

Compensation: Minimum Wage