Kitchen Assistant (Seasonal)

Prezzo Ltd; Bury St Edmunds; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A popular Italian restaurant in Bury St Edmunds is seeking a Kitchen Assistant, who will support chefs and maintain cleanliness in a fast-paced kitchen environment. The ideal candidate should have a love for food, strong communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This role offers competitive pay, flexible shifts, and perks like free meals and discounts. Join our team-first atmosphere where your contributions are valued and recognized daily.

Benefits

Free meals on shift

Discounts for you and loved ones

Birthday off

Well-being support

Qualifications

• A genuine love for food and being part of a close-knit team.
• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is a bonus but will train the right person.
• Flexible with work hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs with food prep and presentation to delight guests.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in kitchen areas.
• Communicate clearly with chefs and front-of-house teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Proactive attitude

Ability to stay calm in fast-paced environments

Job description

At Prezzo Italian, we're all about bringing people together over delicious Italian food. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be the heartbeat of our kitchen, supporting our chefs and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes. Whether you're chopping, prepping, cleaning, or plating, you'll play a vital role in delivering the high standards we and our guests expect.

Responsibilities

• Support our chefs with food prep and presentation, helping deliver dishes that make guests smile.
• Keeping kitchen areas spotless and organised, ensuring hygiene and safety are always top priorities.
• Receive and store deliveries with care, maintaining freshness and quality.
• Support the kitchen team in reacting to guest feedback, when required.
• Operate dishwashing equipment and dispose of waste responsibly, contributing to a clean and sustainable kitchen.
• Communicate clearly with chefs and front‑of‑house teams to keep service flowing smoothly.
• Support your teammates during busy periods, celebrate wins together, and contribute to a fun, respectful workplace.

Qualifications

• A genuine love for food and being part of a close‑knit team.
• A proactive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Strong communication skills with a warm, friendly personality and a genuine desire to help others.
• Ability to stay calm and focused in a fast‑paced kitchen.
• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting is a bonus - but we'll train the right person.
• Flexibility with work hours, including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Benefits

• Enjoy competitive pay, tronc/tips, benefits, and recognition for your dedication and hard work.
• Flexible shifts and a supportive environment to help you balance work with personal life.
• Perks that matter – like free meals on shift, big discounts for you and your loved ones, your birthday off, well‑being support, and access to exclusive hospitality rewards.
• Become part of a team‑first business where you're seen, heard and valued every day.