Kitchen Assistant: Fast-Paced Food Prep & Hygiene Expert

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd; Swindon; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave

Employee discounts across stores and R

Stream earnings access

Retail Trust support

Dobbies Academy development

Job summary

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our restaurant teams, delivering meals to a high standard while maintaining hygiene and operational standards. You will help with food preparation and presentation, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure orders are prepared on time.

We value passion for food, teamwork, and a proactive approach in a busy environment, with opportunities to learn about dietary requirements and health & safety practices.

Qualifications

• Experience in food service environments.
• Understanding of kitchen health and safety practices.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specification.
• Supporting general kitchen duties and working proactively.
• Collaborating with the kitchen team to serve meals on time.
• Developing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies and health and safety.

Skills

Food service experience

Food safety awareness

Team player

Communication skills

Education

Food safety qualifications

Job description

Dobbies Garden Centres Ltd is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support our restaurant teams, delivering meals to a high standard while maintaining hygiene and operational standards. You will help with food preparation and presentation, and work closely with the kitchen team to ensure orders are prepared on time.

We value passion for food, teamwork, and a proactive approach in a busy environment, with opportunities to learn about dietary requirements and health & safety practices.