Kitchen Assistant (Artisan Ice Cream production)

West Sussex.info; Worthing; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and development opportunities

Friendly and supportive team environment

Job summary

A local food production company in Worthing is seeking a motivated Kitchen Assistant to join the ice cream production team. The role involves assisting in ingredient preparation, supporting the Chef in flavor development, and ensuring a clean kitchen environment. Ideally, candidates should have kitchen experience and a passion for food creativity. This full-time position offers a salary of £12.71 per hour and a friendly team atmosphere, with training opportunities provided.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or food production experience preferred but not essential.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing ingredients for production.
• Support the Chef in developing ice cream flavors and recipes.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication skills

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Job description

Salary £12.71 per hour

Location Worthing

Contract Permanent

Hours Full Time- 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday only (no weekends needed)

At Sussex Ice Cream Co (our sister company) we make award-winning ice cream & sorbet handcrafted by chefs. Our recipes have earned 14 gold stars at the Great Taste Awards since 2015.

We are looking for a motivated and detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant to join our ice cream production team. You will support the preparation, mixing, and handling of ingredients to create high-quality ice cream products while maintaining strict hygiene and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing ingredients for production
• Support the Chef in developing and producing ice cream flavours and recipes
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen and storage areas
• Follow food safety and hygiene regulations at all times
• Monitor stock levels and assist with inventory management
• Help with packaging and labelling of finished products

Requirements

• Previous kitchen or food production experience preferred (not essential)
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety standards
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Team player with good communication skills
• Willingness to learn and take direction
• Experience working with desserts or frozen products
• Passion for ice cream and food creativity
• Understanding of ingredient handling and storage

What We Offer

• Training and development opportunities
• Friendly and supportive team environment