Kitchen Assistant

Chequers, Walton on the Hill; Tadworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Free meals

Weekly pay

Discounts on pubs & stays

Apprenticeship scheme

Share Save Scheme

Company pension

Job summary

Chequers Walton on the Hill is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly team. You will help prepare meals, keep the kitchen clean and support the chefs to deliver high-quality dishes using fresh seasonal ingredients.

We're looking for someone hands-on, with good teamwork and a strong work ethic. Benefits include 28 days holiday, free meals, weekly pay, and pension schemes, plus staff discounts and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience as Kitchen Assistant or eager to start hospitality career.
• Hard-working with high standards and good work ethic.
• Good communication and teamwork; able to learn new skills.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on team player in the kitchen.
• Maintain high cleanliness and tidiness.
• Assist kitchen team and deliver top quality service.
• Demonstrate planning and organisational skills.

Skills

Teamwork

Hard-working

Communication

Organisation

Creativity

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About us;

Welcome to the Chequers; our beautiful, traditional country pub. Find us nestled in the picturesque village of Walton-on-the-Hill, a short drive from the market towns of Epsom and Reigate.
Serving a fantastic range of real ales and craft beers alongside a vast collection of wines and spirits; all of which sit perfectly alongside our delicious menu, created by our team of chefs using the best of British seasonal ingredients.
Boasting a beautiful interior with wood-panelled dining rooms, a traditional snug bar and a bright and elegant garden room, all of which overlook our stunning gardens and our new bespoke lodges.
The perfect dog-friendly spot to recharge and refuel after enjoying a walk or cycle in and around the local area.

Our offer to a Kitchen Assistant;

• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, Career Pathway and Chef Academy
• Share Save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

What we look for in a Kitchen Assistant;

We are looking for an existing Kitchen Assistant or an individual looking for their next step to their hospitality career, who considers themselves to have a passion to work within a reliable team that delivers high quality standards. We need hard-working and dedicated people behind the scenes to help our restaurants run smoothly and to ensure that they are always clean and tidy. As the successful Kitchen Porter you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Be working alongside your kitchen team and will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks