Kitchen Assistant / Trainee Chef

ESS are looking to hire a dedicated and reliable kitchen assistant or trainee chef to assist the chef in our busy friendly Community Hub & Café Monday to Sunday.

Hours: Full Time and Part Time hours available to include some weekends or/and evenings.
Pay: Starting Rate - National Minimum Wage

Experience is preferred although apprenticeship applicates are welcome.
Flexible working hours to meet business needs.

Duties include however are not limited to:

• Cleaning and sanitising food preparation areas to establish proper hygiene.
• Washing and storing all cooking appliances, utensils, cutting boards, and dishes
• Assisting Chef by performing basic preparatory tasks, including washing, and cuttingproduce, combining ingredients in recipes
• Sweeping and mopping kitchen floors and wiping walls
• Receiving, labelling, and storing deliveries
• Promptly responding to instructions
• Comply with all food health and safety regulations.
• To assist Chef complete food orders and keep the kitchen working efficiently.

Successful applicates should exercise exceptional personal hygiene, time management, and ensure that all duties are completed in a timely manner and comply with all food health and
safety regulations.

Kitchen Assistant Skills & Responsibilities:

• To assist Chef complete food orders and keep the kitchen working efficiently.
• Ability to perform well under pressure and work quickly and efficiently.
• Excellent customer service skills and the ability to enjoy working with others
• Keenness to follow instructions and prepare ingredients according to the Chef’s directions
• Organisation skills and the ability to keep track of kitchen inventory.
• Knowledge of cooking techniques and methods
• Understanding of health and safety regulations regarding food preparation and storage
• Basic understanding of how to use kitchen equipment.
• Excellent personal hygiene

Apply for this post by sending a CV.