Kitchen Assistant - Wharf, Castlefield

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the hospitality sector is seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join their team. This role is perfect for those who appreciate the joy of cooking and want to be part of a vibrant kitchen environment. You will be responsible for supporting chefs, maintaining cleanliness, and assisting with food preparation. With flexible hours, great benefits like free meals, discounts, and opportunities for personal growth, this position offers a fantastic chance to develop your culinary skills while enjoying a supportive and fun workplace. If you are passionate about food and teamwork, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Free meals on shift

30% discount for friends and family

Share save scheme

Discounted gym membership

£1,000 referral bonus

Free 24-hour confidential helpline

Bespoke wellbeing support

Social get-togethers

Internal development programmes

Earn while you learn

Qualifications

• No previous experience required, but helpful if you have worked in a kitchen before.
• Willingness to learn and grow in a kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist chefs by keeping the kitchen clean and tidy.
• Wash pots, load the dishwasher, and prepare basic vegetables.
• Plate up starters and desserts.

Skills

Kitchen Assistance

Basic Vegetable Preparation

Dishwashing

Education

No formal education required

Job description

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Client:

Brunning & Price Limited

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

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Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Posted:

05.05.2025

Expiry Date:

19.06.2025

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Job Description:

Castlefield, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Permanent
Package up to £12.34 including Tronc Plus great cash tips, overtime and benefits

Our Kitchen Assistants play a vital role in our kitchens. If you appreciate the classics, have a knack for kitchen camaraderie, and believe in the beauty of a well-cooked meal, this role is for you. Why not come and join us at The Wharf? We’ll make sure you’re well looked after.

Your Bread and Butter

• Basic up to £11.74 per hour, plus tronc (that’s your card tips paid into your bank)
• 35 hours per week (9-4 over 5 days)
• Paid overtime
• Great cash tips*

The Extras

• We know you work hard, so we feed you well - free meals on shift, choose from the menu!
• 30% discount for you, your friends, and family across B&P and our group including Wagamama and many more
• Share save scheme – the chance to have your share of the profits
• Great discounts via Perks on Tap, saving you money on everyday purchases and more
• £1,000 referral bonus for introducing new crew to the company

Your Wellbeing – it’s important to us

• Free 24-hour confidential helpline for you and your immediate family
• Bespoke wellbeing support offering free counselling for all crew
• Discounted gym membership
• Plenty of social get-togethers – it’s not all work and no play
• Recognition platform with regular thank yous

We want you to grow with us

• Superb internal and external development programmes to support your progress
• Earn while you learn - we partner with national training provider HIT to support our work-based level 1, 2, and 3 apprentices
• We encourage movement between our pubs so you can have a long-term career with B&P

About you...

Previous experience is not required, but if you have worked as a kitchen assistant, kitchen porter, or pot washer in a pub, restaurant, or hotel before, it would always be helpful. Most importantly, we're seeking a Kitchen Assistant who embraces the comforting aromas of home-cooked meals and the joy of creating culinary delights. You’ll be helping the chefs by keeping the kitchen clean and tidy, washing pots, loading the dishwasher, etc. As well as basic vegetable preparation and plating up starters and desserts.

We offer flexible hours and will work with you to find the right balance.