Kitchen Assistant

Job description

Kitchen Assistant
Location: Medway
Hours: Monday to Friday, 10:30 am-4:30 pm
Hourly Rate: £12.71-£14.50 DOE
Overtime: One additional shift available on Saturday 7th November, 5pm-9pm
Contract: Temporary, approximately one month
Essential qualifications: Level 2 Health & Safety and Level 2 Food Safety certificates

About the Role:

We're looking for a reliable and hands-on Kitchen Assistant to support a new bar and kitchen in Medway as the team prepares to open and gets settled in.

This is a great opportunity to join a friendly, youthful environment and help get things up and running. The role will involve providing practical kitchen support, helping with basic food preparation and ensuring everything runs smoothly as the team finds its feet.

You don't need to be a qualified chef or have years of kitchen assistant experience. We're looking for someone who is happy to roll up their sleeves, get stuck in and support the team with day-to-day kitchen tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with basic food preparation, including chopping vegetables and preparing ingredients.
• Support the kitchen team with reheating food and other straightforward kitchen tasks.
• Help keep the kitchen clean, tidy and organised throughout the day.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Ensure work surfaces, utensils and equipment are cleaned appropriately.
• Assist with stock organisation and putting deliveries away where required.
• Support the team with general kitchen duties to help prepare for opening and daily service.
• Work collaboratively with the wider team and offer support wherever needed.
• Maintain a positive, flexible and can-do attitude in a busy working environment.

Essential Requirements:

• A valid Level 2 Food Safety certificate.
• A valid Level 2 Health & Safety certificate.
• A reliable and punctual approach to work.
• An understanding of basic kitchen hygiene and safe working practices.
• A willingness to get involved with practical tasks and support the team.
• The ability to work well with others and follow instructions.

Desirable Experience:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen, café, restaurant, bar or similar food service environment.
• Familiarity with basic food preparation and kitchen equipment.
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Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Chatham

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English