Kitchen Assistant

Are you looking to kickstart your career in a professional kitchen while maintaining a healthy work-life balance?
Would you enjoy working days in the city centre, with evenings free to spend with family and friends?
Can you see yourself contributing to a vibrant environment, helping to prepare delicious meals?If this sounds like you, we’d love to hear from you!

We’re looking for a motivated Kitchen Assistant (Junior Chef), eager to grow their skills in food preparation and service while working as part of a supportive, dynamic team.

Why Work With Us?

• Dynamic Environment: Be part of a vibrant team and engage in a variety of kitchen tasks.
• Skill Development: Gain hands-on experience and participate in training to enhance your culinary skills.
• Career Growth: Opportunities to advance within a growing organization.
• Customer-Centric: Work in a role where meeting and exceeding customer expectations is a priority.
• Flexible Hours: Enjoy a full-time position with varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends.
• Supportive Team: Thrive in a workplace that values your contribution and supports your career development.

Is This Role For You?

• Do you have experience working in a commercial kitchen?
• Are you committed to high standards in food preparation and customer service?
• Can you manage stock efficiently and adhere to food safety policies?

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation, display, and service of food items according to food safety policies and production plans.
• Work with the team to prepare and present food for canteen menus, functions, and outside catering.
• Ensure food quality meets standards and customer requirements.
• Manage stock rotation, control, and accurate recording.
• Participate in training and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Handle equipment and report any defects, ensuring adherence to safety and hygiene policies.

Desirable Qualifications:

• Experience in high-quality and volume food production.
• A recognized catering qualification.
• A Chartered Institute of Environmental Health (CIEH) Level 2 Certificate in Food Safety, or equivalent.

This role is full-time on a 5-day-over-7 basis, with flexibility required for early mornings, evenings, and weekends.

If you’re ready to contribute to a thriving kitchen team and grow your career, apply now!

***Please note that Ambitions Personnel is working as a Recruitment Business for this role***