Kitchen Assistant - Bella Italia Edinburgh Northbridge

Big Table Group; City of Edinburgh; Sur place; GBP 12 000 - 17 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Tronc earnings

Staff discounts

Flexible hours

Career progression

Wellbeing support

Résumé du poste

Bella Italia in Edinburgh is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team. You will help keep the kitchen clean, assist with stock rotation and support chefs in preparing dough, starters, and desserts to our standards.

We value enthusiasm, teamwork, and a positive attitude. This role offers opportunities to learn new skills, grow within the Bella Italia family, and enjoy supportive colleagues in a lively Italian kitchen setting.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments preferred.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety standards.
• Willingness to learn and support chefs in daily tasks.

Responsabilités

• Support chefs in keeping the kitchen clean and sanitised.
• Assist with stock rotation and storage of deliveries.
• Help with food preparation and assembly of dishes to standards.

Connaissances

Food prep

Cleaning

Stock rotation

Teamwork

Food safety

Description du poste

At Bella Italia, we believe the best moments in life are spent sharing food, friendship, laughter, and the joy of the Italian table. If you have a passion for pizza and pasta, this is the job for you!

Come and be part of the Bella Italia family as a Kitchen Assistant! Very good tronc earnings!

Why Join Bella?

We know that happy teams create great guest experiences, so we offer:

• Hourly pay and opportunity to earn Tronc.
• Amazing Discounts - 50% off food and drink across all Big Table Group brands and 25% for friends & family.
• Flexible Working - Negotiable contracts to suit your lifestyle.
• Career Growth - Fully funded Production Chef Level 2 apprenticeships and development programs
• Wellbeing & Support - Our Employee Assistance Programme includes a 24/7 virtual GP, mental health support, healthcare cash plan, dental plan, counselling, fitness & diet plans.
• Perks & Rewards - Access wages before payday, salary finance support, discounted gym memberships, and savings on theme parks, shopping, and entertainment.
• Team Celebrations - Competitions, team parties, and even a chance to win e-points to spend on your favourite retailers

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will:

• Support the chefs - Keep the kitchen running smoothly by cleaning and sanitising all prep areas.
• Help with stock rotation - Assist in unloading deliveries and ensuring everything is stored correctly.
• Assist in food preparation - Work with the team to prepare dough, starters, and desserts to company standards.

Who We're Looking For:

If you love food, enjoy working as part of a close-knit team, and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, you could be exactly who we're looking for.

At Bella Italia, our kitchens are the heartbeat of the restaurant. From prepping fresh ingredients to cooking dishes our guests love, you'll play a key role in delivering great food, every time. You'll be part of a supportive, friendly team where you can learn new skills, build confidence, and take pride in what you do.

We're proud to be an inclusive workplace where everyone belongs. If you need any reasonable adjustments during the hiring process, just let us know - we're always happy to help.

Thinking about using AI tools for your application? They can help you get started, but what really stands out to us is you - your enthusiasm, teamwork, and willingness to get stuck in.

What's the process?

Application → CV review → interview → offer and onboarding

You don't need loads of experience - just a genuine love for food, a positive attitude, and a great team mindset. If you enjoy working behind the scenes to create something special on the plate, we'd love to welcome you into the Bella Italia kitchen.