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As a Kitchen Assistant, you will help support the smooth day to day running of our busy restaurant kitchen.

This is a varied and practical role involving food preparation, cleaning, washing up, stock management and supporting the wider restaurant team. You may also be asked to assist in customer facing areas, including the counter and front of house.

You will help us maintain excellent standards of food quality, presentation, customer service and hygiene throughout every shift.

Your main responsibilities

• Preparing hot and cold food to Hollybush standards
• Assisting the cooks with food preparation and cooking
• Serving hot and cold food when required
• Clearing, cleaning and sanitising food preparation areas
• Washing and correctly storing cooking equipment, utensils, dishes and chopping boards
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and well stocked
• Receiving deliveries and storing food safely
• Checking and recording delivery temperatures
• Rotating stock and checking use by dates
• Completing temperature checks and probe calibrations
• Following HACCP, food hygiene and allergen procedures
• Completing all required food safety records and due diligence paperwork accurately
• Following COSHH and Health and Safety procedures
• Developing a full working knowledge of our menu, food, drinks and allergens
• Supporting front of house and counter service when required
• Responding positively and helpfully to reasonable customer requests
• Reporting operational, hygiene or Health and Safety concerns to the Restaurant Management team
• Working closely with colleagues to provide a welcoming and efficient service
• Undertaking any relevant training required for the role

What we are looking for

You will be someone who:

• Is reliable, punctual and willing to work as part of a team
• Has a positive, flexible and practical approach to work
• Takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Can remain calm and professional in a busy environment
• Communicates clearly with customers, colleagues and managers
• Has good attention to detail
• Can follow instructions and complete tasks with minimal supervision
• Is willing to learn and develop their knowledge
• Has a high standard of personal presentation
• Is comfortable working across different areas of the restaurant when required

Experience and qualifications

Previous kitchen, hospitality or customer service experience would be helpful, but it is not essential for the right person.

The following would be advantageous:

• Level 2 Food Hygiene qualification
• Allergen awareness training
• Experience within a busy restaurant or quick service kitchen
• Experience working in a customer facing role

Full training will be provided where required.

Hours

Full time and part time contracts are available, with hours of up to 40 hours per week.

Applicants must be available to work a flexible rota that includes weekends and Bank Holidays.

Pay

National Minimum Wage, according to age and current statutory rates.

Why join Hollybush?

You will be joining a friendly, family owned business where teamwork, customer care and high standards matter. This is an opportunity to develop practical hospitality skills while working within a busy and varied restaurant environment.

Hollybush Nurseries Ltd is an equal opportunities employer.

Pay: £12.71-£12.81 per hour

Benefits:

• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person