Kitchen Assistant

Route 74; Scotland; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A trucking company in Scotland is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join their passionate team. Responsibilities include food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting kitchen operations in a busy environment. The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of kitchen experience and a strong commitment to customer service. Enjoy a competitive hourly rate starting at £12.36 with career development opportunities and excellent company benefits.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Career development opportunities

Excellent holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Team culture

Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is a bonus.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and service.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Support team during busy periods.

Skills

Busy kitchen experience

Food hygiene knowledge

Customer service commitment

Team-oriented

Flexible and hardworking

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Location: Lesmahagow
Shift: Full-time, rota based on 5 days out of 7

Do you have an experience working in a kitchen environment? If “YES,” we want to hear from you! We’re looking for a passionate and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team in Lesmahagow. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys being part of a fast‑paced kitchen, takes pride in their work, and wants to grow their skills in a supportive environment. You’ll be part of a friendly, hardworking team that serves up delicious food to hundreds of happy customers every day.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly and efficiently.

• Food Preparation: You’ll start by supporting the team on the salad bar, preparing fresh ingredients and learning the ropes. As your confidence and skills grow, you’ll move on to assisting with the griddle and serving areas, helping to prepare hot meals and support service during busy periods.
• Daily Prep Tasks: You’ll help with prepping vegetables, making soups, and ensuring the salad bar is fully stocked and beautifully presented.
• Kitchen Operations: You’ll be part of a fast‑paced kitchen that serves around 300 covers a day, so teamwork and communication are key. You’ll work closely with chefs and other team members to keep everything flowing smoothly.
• Cleaning & Hygiene: At the end of each shift, you’ll help clean down the kitchen, ensuring all surfaces, equipment, and utensils are spotless and ready for the next day. Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and food safety is a big part of the role.
• Team Support: You’ll be a key part of the kitchen team, always ready to lend a hand, learn new skills, and contribute to a positive working environment.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

• 2–3 years’ experience working in a busy kitchen environment, with a good understanding of prep and service routines.
• A Basic Food Hygiene Certificate – this is a bonus, but not essential as training can be provided.
• A genuine love for great food and a commitment to delivering excellent customer service.
• The ability to stay calm under pressure, work efficiently to deadlines, and keep a positive attitude.
• A confident, polite, and team‑oriented approach – someone who lifts others up and gets stuck in.
• Someone who’s flexible, hardworking, and self‑motivated, with a strong work ethic and a willingness to learn.

Why Join Route 74 Truckstop?

• Competitive Hourly rate: £12.36ph to start.
• Shift Hours: based on 37.5phw, rota is issued 2 weeks in advance. Shifts depending on opening hours 12:00-21:15 Sunday to Thursday, 12:00-20:30, Friday 07:00hrs – 19:00hrs and Saturday 11:30 – 19:30.
• Overtime: Available.
• Career Development: Opportunity to develop your career within an expanding business.
• Company Benefits: Excellent holiday allowance, pension, and sickness scheme*.
• Team Culture: Strong culture of teamwork.

How to Apply

If you have the drive to be the best and want to be part of a flourishing and ambitious company, apply now! Please submit your application as soon as possible. Due to high volumes of applications, we reserve the right to close adverts before the closing date once we have received sufficient applications.

Eligibility

Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with no restrictions. Proof of Right to Work will be required at the interview stage.

Contact Us

For any queries, please contact our Recruitment Team at [e-mail]. Our team is available Monday to Friday, 08:30hrs - 17:00hrs.

Note to Recruitment Agencies

We prefer to recruit directly but have a Preferred Supplier List for when we need assistance. We’ll be in touch if we need you.

*Subject to terms and conditions.