Kitchen Assistant

The Ideal Collection; Southampton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free parking

Epic staff parties

Discounts across local venues

Private GP & EAP

Hospitality Rewards App

Job summary

The Ideal Collection is seeking a Kitchen Assistant who takes pride in their work and aspires to grow within a food environment. You will play a backbone role by keeping the kitchen clean and helping with wash-up, ensuring a smooth service and supportive team dynamics.

We offer pathways to advance to a Commis Chef as you learn and you show initiative. Enjoy fair pay, flexible rotas, and local perks across our venues.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen moving by managing the wash-up and keeping the environment clean.
• Ensure standards are met and the kitchen remains safe and sparkling.
• Speak up, stay organised, and treat everyone with respect within the team.

Job description

Kitchen Assistant: The foundation of our kitchen

To reach our ambitions and truly earn our place in the hearts of ourcommunity, we’re looking for aKitchen Assistantwho takes pride in their work and aspires to grow in a food environment.

What success looks like here:

• Helpful & Impactful:You keep the kitchen moving. By managing the wash-up and keeping the environment clean, you are the backbone of a successful service.
• Courageous Ownership:You have the integrity to ensure standards are met, keeping our kitchen safe and sparkling. You see what needs to be done and you do it without being asked.
• Honest Communication:You’re a vital part of the team. You speak up, stay organised, and treat everyone with the same respect you expect in return.
• Resourceful Mindset:You help us protect our planet. You’ll be the champion of our recycling and waste-reduction, knowing that every small action helps our local environment.
• Self-Aware & Mindful:You take pride in your role and look out for your teammates, ensuring the kitchen remains a positive and healthy place to work.
• Wholeheartedly Positive:You make the workplace a happy place. If you aspire to cook, we will support you with the training to move into a Commis Chef role when you're ready.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Fair Pay & Transparent Tips:Competitive hourly rate plus an equal share of all tips.
• Flexible Rotas:We work with you to ensure your shifts suit your life outside of work.
• Real Food & Local Perks:Fresh meals from local produce and discounts across our 5 venues.
• Your Well-being First:Access to the Hospitality Rewards App (Private GP & EAP).
• Pathways:If you want to cook, we will show you how. We love promoting from within!
• A Place to Belong:Free parking, epic staff parties, and a team of "really quite lovely" people.