Kitchen Assistant

St Austell Brewery Ltd; Yealmpton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional brewery and pub operator in Yealmpton is seeking a kitchen assistant to join their team. This role involves assisting with food preparation, operating the dishwasher, and maintaining a clean and safe kitchen environment. Ideal for someone starting in a commercial kitchen, it offers flexible working hours and various employee discounts including meals and accommodation perks.

Benefits

30% off food and drink

50% off overnight stays

£150 towards a stay in our pubs

Discount scheme across retailers

Great training opportunities

Meal provided for long shifts

Paid time off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in food and kitchen operations.
• Ability to work in a team and maintain cleanliness.
• Pride in keeping the kitchen safe and efficient.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation.
• Operate the dishwasher.
• Keep the kitchen clean and safe.

Skills

Well organised

Adaptable

Interest in food

Job description

Overview

Set in the beautiful village of Yealmpton, The Rose & Crown is a much-loved pub with accommodation that’s renowned for its food, cosy interior, and suntrap walled garden. You’ll be working in the South Hams, largely an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, which is abundant with magnificent scenery. You’ll find breathtaking beaches, quality local food, history, culture, and enchanting woodland all moments away.

Join us as a kitchen assistant and be part of a talented team, assisting with food preparation, operating the dishwasher, and keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe. This could be a great role for someone looking to start in a commercial kitchen.

What we offer

• 30% off food and drink and 50% off overnight stays in our pubs
• £150 towards a stay in one of our pubs
• Discount scheme across hundreds of retailers
• Great training and opportunities to progress
• Meal provided for shifts over 6 hours (up to the value of £10)
• Family-friendly, flexible working
• Paid time off to volunteer

Our kitchen assistants

• Are well organised, adaptable, with a genuine interest in food
• Take pride in keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and safe
• Are key to keeping our kitchen running efficiently even at our busiest times

Additional Info

St Austell Brewery is an Equal Opportunities employer, and we positively encourage applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates, regardless of age, sex, race, disability, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, religion or belief, marital/civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity. We also welcome requests for flexible working.

Early applications are encouraged as we’ll review applications throughout the recruitment process and reserve the right to close the advert at any time. Please note that we politely request no contact from recruitment agencies or media sales. Speculative CVs from recruitment agencies won’t be accepted, nor the fees associated with them.