Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter

TFE HOTELS; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days annual leave

Hotel and dining discounts

Training and development opportunities

Career progression within kitchen &amp

WellHub Membership

HSF Healthcare

Job summary

The Hobson Cambridge is seeking a reliable Kitchen Assistant/Kitchen Porter for Oz & Isle, its signature restaurant. The role focuses on dishwashing, basic prep, and maintaining kitchen hygiene to ensure smooth service in a busy environment.

Offering a competitive package with a £27,000 base salary plus monthly service charge, up to £30,000 including service charge, and 30 days annual leave, the position provides training and progression within the TFE Hotels portfolio and across its brands.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Team player with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Pot wash and dishwashing.
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation tasks.
• Receiving and storing deliveries.
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Completing cleaning schedules and deep cleaning tasks.
• Managing waste disposal and recycling.
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Supporting the wider team during busy service periods.

Skills

Positive attitude

Fast-paced environment

Organisational skills

Reliable

Team player

Kitchen experience beneficial

Job description

The Hobson Cambridge, Downing PIace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Posted Monday 20 July 2026 at 23:00

Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter
Competitive Package – Expected Earnings Up To £30,000 Including Service Charge
Oz & Isle Restaurant | The Hobson Cambridge

We're looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter to join the team at Oz & Isle, the signature restaurant at The Hobson Cambridge. Oz & Isle offers a contemporary dining experience inspired by Australian hospitality, combining quality ingredients, vibrant flavours, and a strong beverage-led concept. The Hobson Cambridge is a flagship property within the TFE Hotels portfolio, part of a growing European hospitality group with more than 20 hotels across brands including Adina Hotels, A by Adina, MM:NT, The Hobson, and The Wellington.

The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an essential role in supporting the kitchen team and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the restaurant. Working closely with the chefs, you'll help maintain cleanliness, organisation, food safety standards, and ensure the kitchen is always prepared for service.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Pot wash and dishwashing.
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation tasks.
• Receiving and storing deliveries.
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and back-of-house areas.
• Completing cleaning schedules and deep cleaning tasks.
• Managing waste disposal and recycling.
• Ensuring food safety and hygiene standards are maintained.
• Supporting the wider team during busy service periods.

What We’re Looking For

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Reliable and flexible approach to work.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Team player with a willingness to learn.

What We Offer

• Expected earnings up to £30,000 per annum including service charge.
• £27,000 basic salary plus monthly service charge.
• 30 days annual leave.
• Hotel and dining discounts across TFE Hotels.
• Training and development opportunities.
• Opportunities to progress within the kitchen team and wider hospitality business.

WellHub Membership & HSF Healthcare

If you're looking to join a supportive team and build a career within hospitality, we'd love to hear from you.

The Hobson Cambridge, Downing PIace, Cambridge, Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom