Seasonal Kitchen Assistant

The Station House; Greater Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Job summary

The Station House in Cheadle Hulme is seeking two Seasonal Kitchen Assistants to join our kitchen team during the busy festive period and into the New Year. This fixed-term position runs from mid-November 2026 until 31 January 2027, with duties including washing pots, keeping the kitchen clean, assisting with basic food preparation and supporting the chefs during peak services.

We value a positive attitude, reliability and team spirit, with flexibility to work evenings and weekends through the

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to get involved.
• Reliable and hardworking with ability to work in a team.
• Calm, organised and able to multitask in a busy kitchen.
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends and over the festive period.
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Washing pots and kitchen equipment to keep areas clean.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assist with basic food preparation and prep work.
• Support the chefs during busy services.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliable

Team player

Calm under pressure

Flexible

Job description

We're looking for two Seasonal Kitchen Assistants to join our kitchen team at The Station House, Cheadle Hulme, supporting us through the busy festive period and into the New Year.

This is a fixed-term position from mid-November 2026 until 31 January 2027, ideal for someone looking for temporary work in a busy, friendly pub kitchen.

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an important part in keeping our kitchen running smoothly. Your responsibilities will include washing pots and kitchen equipment, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, helping with basic food preparation and supporting the chefs during busy services.

What we're looking for:

• A positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in

• Someone reliable, hardworking and happy to work as part of a team

• The ability to keep calm and organised in a busy kitchen

• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and over the festive period

• Previous kitchen experience is helpful, but not essential

In return, you'll be joining a supportive team where everyone plays a part in delivering great food and hospitality.

Please note: This is a seasonal, fixed-term contract ending on 31 January 2027. Applicants must be available to work throughout the Christmas and New Year period.

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