Kitchen Prep, Cleaning & Re-Stocking Assistant – Middle Eastern Street Food Kiosk
We're an independent Middle Eastern Street Food Kiosk in Reading Town Centre, serving fresh, scratch-made dishes daily. To keep things running smoothly, we're looking for a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Assistant to play a vital role in preparing our kiosk for the next day's trade.
The Role: Food Prep, Cleaning & Re-Stocking Assistant
This role is ideally suited to someone living in or near Central Reading who is looking to pick up extra hours around their existing job, studies, or other commitments. With flexible shifts available early mornings or evenings after 7pm, it's a great way to earn while fitting easily into a busy lifestyle.
Hours:
* 1.5 – 2 hours per shift, 5 days per week
* Flexible: evenings after 7pm or early mornings (to fit around your other commitments)
Location: Central Reading
Pay Rates
* 21+ years: £12.50 per hour
* 18–20 years: £11 per hour
* Under 18: £9 per hour
What You'll Be Doing
* Re-stocking the food truck with key items
* Prepping salads, sauces, and other menu items
* Cleaning the kiosk, prep kitchen and cooking utensils, ensuring hygiene standards are met
* Checking stock levels and reporting any shortages
* Ensuring the kiosk is spotless, organised, and ready for the next day's trade
* Occasionally supporting catering events by prepping food and helping on the kiosk (optional, when available)
What We're Looking For
* Independent worker – effective and disciplined when working alone
* Diligent & quick-footed, able to complete tasks efficiently
* Organised & reliable, with strong attention to detail
* Hygiene-conscious, always maintaining cleanliness and safety
* Ideally local to Central Reading (due to short shift times)
* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and improve
(Previous kitchen or restaurant experience is a plus, but not essential – full training provided.)
Benefits
* Discounted food on our kiosk
* Free parking
* Flexible working times (evenings after 7pm or early mornings)
* Opportunities to gain additional hours at events or kiosk shifts if desired
* A chance to develop your kitchen skills while contributing to an exciting street food business
Start Date: ASAP
How to Apply:
Send us your CV, confirming:
* Your right to work in the UK
* Whether you're available early mornings, evenings after 7pm, or both
* If you're based in or near Central Reading
* A short note on why this role suits you
This role is ideal for someone looking for extra hours at the start or end of the day, who takes pride in working independently and keeping everything running smoothly behind the scenes.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: £9.00-£12.50 per hour
Expected hours: 7.5 – 11 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Application question(s):
* Are you living in Central reading?
* Are you a part time or full time student? If so, do you leave Reading out of term time?
* Do you have any commercial food prep, kitchen or cleaning experience?
* Will you be working another job at the same time?
Work Location: In person