Kitchen Assistant

Prezzo Ltd; Weymouth; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on shift

Big discounts for you and your loved-1

Your birthday off

Well-being support

Hospitality rewards access

Job summary

Prezzo Italian is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to be the heartbeat of our kitchen, assisting chefs and keeping operations smooth behind the scenes. You’ll prep, wash up, plate dishes, and help maintain high standards that our guests expect.

We welcome candidates with hospitality experience or a willingness to learn. Enjoy competitive pay, tronc/tips, benefits, and a supportive team environment with flexible hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is a bonus, though training will be provided.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Strong communication and a friendly, helpful attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs with food prep and presentation to deliver dishes guests enjoy.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and organised, upholding hygiene and safety.
• Receive and store deliveries, maintain freshness and quality.
• Assist during busy periods and communicate with front‑of‑house to keep service flowing.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and manage waste responsibly.

Skills

Food prep

Dishwashing

Hygiene

Team player

Job description

At Prezzo Italian, we're all about bringing people together over delicious Italian food. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be the heartbeat of our kitchen, supporting our chefs and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Whether you're chopping, prepping, cleaning, or plating, you'll play a vital role in delivering the high standards we and our guests expect. What You'll Do:

• Support our chefs with food prep and presentation, helping deliver dishes that make guests smile.
• Keeping kitchen areas spotless and organised, ensuring hygiene and safety are always top priorities.
• Receive and store deliveries with care, maintaining freshness and quality.
• Support the kitchen team in reacting to guest feedback, when required.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and dispose of waste responsibly, contributing to a clean and sustainable kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with chefs and front-of-house teams to keep service flowing smoothly.
• Support your teammates during busy periods, celebrate wins together, and contribute to a fun, respectful workplace.
• Embrace feedback, learn new skills, and bring energy and positivity to every shift. A genuine love for food and being part of a close-knit team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Strong communication skills with a warm, friendly personality and a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is a bonus - but we'll train the right person.
• Flexibility with work hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays. Enjoy competitive pay, tronc/tips, benefits, and recognition for your dedication and hard work.
• Flexible shifts and a supportive environment to help you balance work with personal life.
• Perks that matter - like free meals on shift, big discounts for you and your loved ones, your birthday off, well-being support, and access to exclusive hospitality rewards.
• Become part of a team-first business where you're seen, heard and valued every day.