Kitchen Assistant

Oli Aubrey-Thomas; West of England; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per year

Free meals

Weekly pay

20% discount in Young's Pubs

30% discount on overnight stays

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

The Lock Keeper, a traditional pub overlooking River Avon in Keynsham, is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join the kitchen team. The role focuses on hands-on work, maintaining high standards and supporting the team to ensure smooth restaurant operations.

We offer 28 days holiday, free meals, weekly pay, and discounts across Young's Pubs, plus access to our Apprenticeship Scheme and pension. A great entry point into hospitality with career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Seeking an existing Kitchen Assistant or someone starting in hospitality with a passion to work in a reliable team delivering high quality standards.
• Demonstrates a strong work ethic, hands-on approach and willingness to learn new skills.
• Displays excellent communication and teamwork to support kitchen operations.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on member of the kitchen team.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Assist in delivering top quality service and support to the restaurant operations.

Skills

Team player

Hard-working

Willingness to learn

Excellent communication

Planning & organisation

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About us;

The Lock Keeper is a traditional pub, located on the banks of River Avon in Keynsham, between Bristol and Bath. It is a grade 2 listed building with a beautiful large garden overlooking the river, a large decking area and a glass conservatory.

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