Kitchen Assistant (Kitchen Porter and Prep assistant)

The Plough Inn; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday per year

Free meals

Weekly pay

20% discount in Young's Pubs and 30%?"

Access to Apprenticeship Scheme

Share Save Scheme

Company Pension Scheme

Job summary

The Plough Inn in Oxford is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our busy kitchen team. You will help prepare and support kitchen operations, ensuring cleanliness and smooth service in a historic pub setting.

We value hard-working, reliable team players who are eager to learn and contribute to high standards. Benefits include 28 days holiday, free meals, weekly pay and staff discounts.

This role offers stable hours in a welcoming environment with apprenticeship and career development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and kitchen teamwork.
• Able to work as part of a kitchen team.
• Strong work ethic and high standards.
• Willing to learn new skills and adapt.

Responsibilities

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• Show willingness to learn new skills and be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Demonstrate creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks

Skills

Teamwork

Hard-working

Willingness to learn

Reliable

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

About us;

Right in the bustling, historic heart of Oxford, The Plough Inn invites you to experience the charm of a bygone era with a modern flair. Steeped in history, this old-world pub dates from 1656 & seamlessly marries tradition with contemporary delights, making it a cherished destination for locals and visitors alike.

Our offer to a Kitchen Assistant;

• 28 days holiday per year
• Free meals
• Weekly pay
• 20% discount in all Young's Pubs and 30% discount on overnight stays in our Pubs with Rooms
• Access to our Apprenticeship Scheme, Career Pathway and Chef Academy
• Share Save Scheme
• Company Pension Scheme

What we look for in a Kitchen Assistant;

We are looking for an existing Kitchen Assistant or an individual looking for their start or next step to their hospitality career, who considers themselves to have a passion to work within a reliable team that delivers high quality standards. The kitchen assistant is one of the most vital roles in any kitchen and as such, we need hard-working and dedicated people behind the scenes to help our restaurants run smoothly and to ensure that they are always clean and tidy. As the successful Kitchen Porter you will:

• Be an active hands-on person with a passion to work hard as part of a team
• Have high standards and a great work ethic
• You will show willingness to learn new skills, be an active team player with excellent communication skills
• Be working alongside your kitchen team and will be able to demonstrate your creativity and ability by helping to deliver top quality service
• Demonstrate great planning and organisational skills to complete day to day tasks