Portland St Manchester - Kitchen Assistant

Mission Mars Limited; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Mission Mars sites

Guestlist entry to Albert Hall, (Old)

Complimentary food & drink after every

Real progression opportunities

Industry-leading training & programmes

Birthday card & gift

World Class business recognition by -

Job summary

Mission Mars is hiring a Kitchen Assistant in Manchester. You’ll be the engine room of our kitchen, assisting with prep, washing up, and keeping a spotless workspace so the Pizzaiolos have everything they need.

No prior kitchen experience is required; we offer training and progression. A strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and the ability to work under pressure are essential. Flexible shifts include evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• No prior kitchen experience needed; training provided.
• Strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and willingness to learn.
• Willingness to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the kitchen team with prep work before and during service
• Washing up and maintaining a clean, well-organised workspace throughout
• Restocking ingredients and supplies so the kitchen never runs dry
• Following food hygiene and safety standards at all times
• Helping with deliveries and stock rotation
• Being a reliable, positive presence in a fast-moving kitchen

Skills

Hard-working

Team player

Good communication

Job description

Kitchen Assistant

Every great pizza starts long before it hits the oven. The engine room of our kitchens.

Position: Kitchen Assistant

Salary: £13.45 | Tips & Tronc | Bi-Weekly Bonus

Contract: Full time / Part time available

We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team. No prior kitchen experience needed - just a strong work ethic, genuine enthusiasm, and a willingness to learn. You'll be the engine room of our kitchen: prepping ingredients, keeping things spotless, and making sure the Pizzaiolos have everything they need.

Let us introduce ourselves

Born in Manchester in 2015, Rudy's was built on one idea: passion beats everything. Fresh dough made daily, the finest Italian ingredients, and pizzas cooked in just 60 seconds flat. We're now 39 sites across the UK and still growing - and the energy that started us hasn't gone anywhere.

Your day-to-day

• Supporting the kitchen team with prep work before and during service


• Washing up and maintaining a clean, well-organised workspace throughout


• Restocking ingredients and supplies so the kitchen never runs dry


• Following food hygiene and safety standards at all times


• Helping with deliveries and stock rotation


• Being a reliable, positive presence in a fast-moving kitchen

What Rudy’s needs

• No prior kitchen experience needed - we offer training and progression if you see being a pizzaiolo in your future


• A hard-working, can-do attitude


• Good communication skills and the ability to work well under pressure


• A team-first mindset


• Flexible availability including evenings and weekends

The Good Stuff

• 50% discount across all Mission Mars venues - for you, friends & family


• Free guestlist entry to Albert Hall, Manchester


• Complimentary food & drink after every shift


• Real progression opportunities in a growing business


• Industry-leading training & development programmes


• Festa di Natale & Barbecue Estivo invitations every year


• Birthday card & gift — we celebrate our people properly


• Work for a 'World Class' business, as voted by Best Companies 2024

Why Rudy's you ask? We asked some of the team for you

‘Great place and people to work with, I’ve made so many new friends’

‘I really enjoy Rudy’s – the atmosphere, my colleagues and the customers are incredibly friendly’

‘I love Mission Mars and Rudy’s – how you train and encourage development. I feel at home here and love my job’

‘Rudy’s has been such a breath of fresh air for me.’

At Mission Mars, we're committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process for everyone. If you need any reasonable adjustments at any stage of your application or interview, please let us know at [e-mail]

Please note: We will never ask you to share personal ID documents or bank details at any stage of our interview process, including any video calls. All official communication will come through Talent Funnel or an official Mission Mars company email address – never a personal email account (e.g. Gmail or Hotmail). If you receive any communication you're unsure about, please contact us directly at [e-mail] before responding.