Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Swindon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate and diverse team as a Kitchen Assistant in a well-established restaurant chain. This role is vital in delivering exceptional customer experiences through delicious food and high operational standards. You will be responsible for food preparation, ensuring hygiene, and supporting the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. With generous benefits like flexible holiday scheduling and uncapped discounts, this position offers a fantastic opportunity for growth and development in a supportive atmosphere. If you love food and teamwork, this is the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Generous annual leave

50% off in Restaurants

25% off in Garden Centre

10% off in food halls

Access to Wagestream

Confidential support through Retail Trust

Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy

Qualifications

• Experience in food service and knowledge of kitchen hygiene rules.
• Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food according to menu specifications.
• Collaborate with the kitchen team for timely meal service.

Skills

Food preparation

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication

Knowledge of health and safety regulations

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Education

Food safety qualifications

Job description

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

Responsibilities

1. Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specifications.
2. Supporting general kitchen duties proactively.
3. Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure meals are presented to a high standard and served on time.
4. Developing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies, and health & safety regulations.

Who we are looking for

1. Passionate about food and delivering excellent customer experiences.
2. A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills.
3. Thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment.
4. Experience in food service.
5. Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.
6. Relevant food safety qualifications are a plus.
7. Ability to demonstrate our values: teamwork, continuous improvement, positivity, and customer focus.

What we offer

1. Generous annual leave, with flexible holiday scheduling.
2. Uncapped store discounts: 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre, and 10% off in our food halls.
3. Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support.
4. Confidential support through Retail Trust, including virtual GP, counselling, and retail rewards.
5. Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy and eLearning.
6. A passionate, diverse, and committed team culture.

About us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores across every UK nation.

We celebrate garden living all year-round, showcasing our passion through products, services, and community events. Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, providing a relaxed environment for customers to enjoy refreshments or meals.

We are dedicated to being a great place to work, encouraging colleagues to be their best, share successes, and work together to serve our customers effectively.