Role Overview:
We are looking for a dedicated and efficient Kitchen Assistant to join our team. In this role, you will help prepare and serve a variety of menu items, including pizzas, hot dogs, nachos, and burgers. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Food Preparation: Assist in the preparation and assembly of pizzas, hot dogs, nachos, and burgers, following standard recipes and portion control guidelines.
- Cooking and Assembly: Help with cooking and assembling menu items, ensuring that food is cooked to the correct specifications and served at the right temperature.
- Quality Control: Ensure that all food served meets the highest standards of quality, taste, and presentation.
- Stock Management: Monitor ingredient levels and notify the kitchen supervisor when supplies are running low. Assist with receiving deliveries and storing stock efficiently.
- Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintain a clean and organized work area, including prepping stations, cooking surfaces, and kitchen equipment. Adhere to strict hygiene and health and safety standards.
- Weekly Kitchen Deep Clean: Participate in a weekly team responsibility of deep cleaning the entire kitchen area, including all equipment, surfaces, and storage areas, ensuring the kitchen meets high cleanliness standards.
- Food Safety Compliance: Follow food safety guidelines, including proper food handling, storage, and sanitation procedures.
- Assisting Kitchen Staff: Work closely with chefs and other kitchen staff to support the smooth running of kitchen operations. Assist in any other tasks as directed by the Kitchen Manager or Supervisor.
- Customer Service: Occasionally assist in serving food to customers when necessary and ensure customer satisfaction by providing accurate and timely orders.
- Prep and Close Down: Assist with opening and closing procedures, including prepping ingredients for the next shift and ensuring the kitchen is cleaned and sanitized at the end of the day.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Previous kitchen or food preparation experience is preferred, but not essential.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong attention to detail and a commitment to high-quality food preparation.
- Excellent organizational and time management skills.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary.
- Staff discounts. (Including paid breaks, with free food and drinks whilst on shift - restrictions apply).
- Regular Overtime options
- Holiday Entitlement.
If you are passionate about food, enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment, and have a desire to contribute to delivering great meals to customers, we’d love to hear from you!
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.80 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
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