Pay: £12.21 per hour
Hours: 28.5 hours per week (rota-based, including alternate weekends)
Location: Southport
Role Summary
As a Kitchen Assistant, you will support the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen, helping to prepare and present high-quality food while maintaining excellent hygiene and food safety standards. You will work closely with the duty chef and wider kitchen team to ensure efficient service and minimal waste.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with food production across all areas of the kitchen
- Prepare items such as sandwiches, cakes, and buffet dishes under chef guidance
- Follow HACCP procedures in line with food safety management systems
- Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
- Support opening and closing procedures
- Help minimise food waste through careful preparation and handling
- Complete due diligence paperwork, including temperature checks for fridges, freezers, and food storage
- Take part in team discussions to improve kitchen service and efficiency
About You
We are looking for someone who is:
- Enthusiastic, confident, and positive
- Well-organised with strong attention to detail
- A reliable team player
- Able to remain calm and effective under pressure
Skills Required
- Strong communication skills
- Good understanding of service standards
- Effective time management abilities
Experience
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar hospitality or kitchen role (preferred)
- Understanding of nutrition and individual dietary needs
- Familiarity with service delivery standards
Employee Benefits
- Birthday off work
- £200 referral bonus
- Pay day advance option
- Training, development, and career progression opportunities
- £100 attendance bonus
- Reimbursed DBS check
- Subsidised meals
- Employee of the month rewards
- Workplace pension scheme
- Access to counselling services