Kitchen Assistant - Frontline Service & Kitchen Support

Lexington Catering Ltd; City Of London; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Catering Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in London. The role involves supporting chefs, maintaining a clean and well-stocked kitchen, and assisting with light food prep as needed.

You will be responsible for upholding high standards of food safety, COSHH, and Health & Safety, while providing excellent customer service from the front lines. This position offers a structured schedule and opportunities for growth within the team.

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Catering experience essential

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients
• Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked
• Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time
• Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures
• Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used
• Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

Skills

Customer service

Front line focus

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Lexington Catering Ltd. is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team in London. The role involves supporting chefs, maintaining a clean and well-stocked kitchen, and assisting with light food prep as needed.

You will be responsible for upholding high standards of food safety, COSHH, and Health & Safety, while providing excellent customer service from the front lines. This position offers a structured schedule and opportunities for growth within the team.