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Chefs & Curry

Kitchen assistant

  • Reference: KAL001
  • Location: Leicester, LE9
  • Salary: 21,750 per annum (pro rata part-time, 15 hours per week, overtime always available)

Details:

Our client is renowned for its garden centers, which provide excellent atmosphere for its customers to enjoy tasty food and great service in a welcoming and safe environment. Their club plus members are at the heart of what they do, so exceptional customer service and driving member loyalty is our main priority. To play an essential role in delivering this, we are looking for a Chef de Partie to join our client’s Restaurant team. You’ll be preparing food for service whilst maintaining the kitchen to high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. Our client has a great team, gorgeous restaurants and serve hot breakfast, lunch and afternoon tea (so you can spend your evenings at home)!

About the role

  • Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specification
  • Working pro-actively and supporting general kitchen duties such as housekeeping, ordering stock, controlling stock levels and wastage
  • Working collaboratively with the kitchen team to ensure your customers are presented with their meal to a high standard and on time.
  • Developing your knowledge of dietary requirements and allergies plus health and hygiene

About you

  • You are passionate about all things food and delivering the best possible experience for our customers.  
  • A team player and confident communicator who is eager to learn new skills and gain new experiences.
  • Naturally friendly person: our team members really enjoy what they do and who they work with
  • Flourish in a busy, fast-paced environment
  • Experience of working in high volume food service or similar role
  • Knowledge and understanding of kitchen health, safety and hygiene rules
  • Holding a relevant food safety qualification would be an advantage but not essential as training will be provided

Our Offering

  • £21,750 per annum (pro rata part-time), sociable shifts (0800-1600 or 0900-1700), finish by 5pm
  • Generous annual leave entitlement. Use your holidays when you want with limited statutory days off required
  • Fantastic team member discount to be enjoyed in the store, restaurant and foodhall
  • Access to employee portal where you can track your earnings in real time and access a portion before payday to cover unexpected costs
  • Thriving culture; supportive team of passionate, diverse and committed people
  • Future opportunities; various specialised training and further learning and growth opportunities
  • A free and confidential Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) that helps you deal with life’s challenges.

If you think this role is for you, please apply below!

Job Category: Kitchen assistant
Job Type: Part Time
Job Location: Leicester

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