Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Fair pay and tips share

Flexible rotas

Real food and local perks

Staff wellbeing support

Job summary

The Ideal Collection is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in Southampton to support a busy kitchen across our venues. You will take pride in your work, help keep the kitchen clean, and grow into a Commis Chef role as you gain experience and training.

We offer a competitive hourly rate with an equal share of tips, flexible rotas, and opportunities to advance. Join a welcoming team focused on real food, local sourcing, and staff wellbeing.

Qualifications

• Willingness to grow in a food environment.
• Ability to manage wash-up and keep the kitchen clean.
• Strong teamwork and communication in a fast-paced setting.

Responsibilities

• Handle wash-up and keep the kitchen area clean and safe.
• Support kitchen team to ensure smooth service during shifts.
• Assist with basic food prep and maintain high hygiene standards.

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.