Kitchen Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking garden centre retailer as a Kitchen Assistant, where your passion for food and customer service will shine. In this dynamic role, you'll prepare delicious meals, maintain high hygiene standards, and collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure timely service. With generous discounts, flexible holiday scheduling, and opportunities for personal development, this position offers a supportive environment that values teamwork and growth. Be part of a vibrant culture that celebrates garden living and contributes to community experiences. Your journey in the culinary world starts here!

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

50% Off in Restaurants

25% Off in Garden Centre

10% Off in Food Halls

Financial Wellbeing Support

Confidential Support Services

Development Opportunities

Diverse Team Culture

Qualifications

• Passionate about food and delivering exceptional customer experiences.
• Knowledge of kitchen hygiene and health regulations is essential.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present food according to menu specifications.
• Support general kitchen duties and collaborate with the team.

Skills

Food Service Experience

Teamwork

Communication Skills

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 exceptional customer experiences across our Restaurants—delivering tasty food, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high operational standards.

Responsibilities

1. Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specifications
2. Working proactively and supporting general kitchen duties
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

• You are passionate about food and delivering the best experience for our customers
• A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills and gain experience
• Thrives in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Experience in food service
• Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules
• Relevant food safety qualifications are desirable
• Demonstrates our values—being one team, improving daily, bringing a smile, and living our garden ethos

What we offer

• Generous annual leave entitlement with flexible holiday scheduling
• Uncapped store discounts: 50% off in our Restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre, and 10% off in our food halls
• Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support, including early earnings, savings, and advice
• Support from Retail Trust—confidential support, virtual GP, counselling, and retail rewards
• Development opportunities through Dobbies Academy and eLearning platforms
• A passionate, diverse, and committed team culture

About us

Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the UK’s only garden centre retailer with stores across every nation. We celebrate garden living and showcase this through our products, concessions, and services. Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, offering a relaxed environment for customers to enjoy refreshments or meals.

We host events and community experiences and partner with a national charity, encouraging colleagues and customers to support causes they care about.

We are dedicated to being a great place to work, fostering a supportive environment where colleagues can thrive, share successes, and grow—together making it work for our customers.