Kitchen Assistant – Growth, Training & 50% Food Off

GAUCHO; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Food discount

Apprenticeship scheme

Cycle to work

Wellbeing platform

Career development

Staff meals

Job summary

GAUCHO Birmingham is seeking an experienced Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and hospitality and eager to learn. Join a kitchen where you can develop and grow within the GAUCHO brand and culture.

You will support the kitchen team with washing, cleaning, and prep tasks, while maintaining high cleanliness standards and working collaboratively to ensure smooth operations on every shift.

Qualifications

• Basic English language skills.
• Enthusiasm for food and fresh produce.
• Friendly, approachable and team player.
• Efficient, productive with good cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Ensure efficient time and motion at all times.
• Basic chemical knowledge (cleaning chemicals).
• Understand plate and pot wash service areas.
• Understand assigned task standards.
• Maintain plate and pot wash areas to high standards.
• Keep equipment and surroundings clean and maintained.
• Follow daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules as instructed by senior chefs.
• Contribute to team spirit and employee welfare, safety and development.

Skills

Basic English

Enthusiasm for food

Friendly team player

Cleanliness and efficiency

Job description

GAUCHO Birmingham is seeking an experienced Kitchen Assistant who is passionate about food and hospitality and eager to learn. Join a kitchen where you can develop and grow within the GAUCHO brand and culture.

You will support the kitchen team with washing, cleaning, and prep tasks, while maintaining high cleanliness standards and working collaboratively to ensure smooth operations on every shift.