Kitchen Assistant

Tortilla Mexican Grill plc; Tottenham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid one hour break

Free homecooked lunch during shifts

Epic social events and entertainment

Early start for early finish

50% discount for friends and family

Love your job! 98% of crew love their日

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing support including free counc

Job summary

Tortilla Mexican Grill plc in Tottenham Hale is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join our Central Kitchen on a permanent, full-time basis. You will support food prep and ensure high standards across the kitchen, including maintaining hygiene and safety practices.

The role offers a stable schedule and the chance to progress within a growing brand known for fresh Californian Mexican flavors. You will be paid £12.91 per hour (over 18s), with biweekly pay, and enjoy benefits including paid breaks, free

Qualifications

• Over 18 years old
• Willing to learn and work with fresh ingredients
• Team player with a positive attitude

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing fillings and components for dishes
• Support kitchen operations to ensure quality and efficiency
• Maintain cleanliness and food safety standards in the Central Kitchen

Job description

Here at Tortilla, we are seeking to recruit a Kitchen Assistant to join our Central Kitchen in Tottenham Hale. You will join us on a permanent and full-time basis, and in return, you will receive a competitive rate of £12.91 per hour (over 18’s) paid every 2 weeks.

Benefits We Can Offer You As Our Kitchen Assistant

• Paid one hour break
• Free homecooked lunch during shifts
• Epic social events and entertainment fund for the whole team
• Early start for early finish
• 50% discount for your friends and family
• Love your job! 98% of our crew say they love their working day
• Amazing discounts on cinema tickets, Apple products, holidays, high street shops and more via Perkbox
• Wellbeing support including free counselling, financial and legal advice

Career Progression As The Kitchen Assistant

• Structured career development to Shift Leader and beyond
• Real progression and development opportunities - a third of HQ staff started in store!
• Earn professional qualifications with our Apprentice scheme

About Us

Our family of over 65 stores is united by a shared passion for serving high quality, fresh Californian Mexican food. What sets us apart is our commitment to maintaining the authenticity of our ingredients and preparation methods, evident in the fact that we don't have a single freezer in our business! As we embark on an ambitious growth plan in the UK and beyond, exciting opportunities for career development abound. We take pride in fostering a diverse and inclusive company culture, ensuring that everyone feels welcome and valued. Our genuine focus on developing our people is exemplified by the fact that one-third of our headquarters staff started their journey working in-store. The familial atmosphere we cultivate extends beyond work, with epic social events and dedicated entertainment funds for each site, creating a true sense of belonging and camaraderie.

What We’re Looking For In Our Kitchen Assistant

Our Kitchen Assistants are at the heart of Tortilla, working in our Central Kitchen to cook our delicious fillings which are always made fresh. Whether you’ve had previous experience in as a Pot Washer, Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, Prep Chef, Commis Chef or Line Chef - or if you’re looking for your first job - the important thing for us is that you’re keen to learn, fanatical about our #eatfresh motto and ready to work with the best, freshest and highest quality ingredients. Due to the nature of this role you must be over 18 years old.