Our Kitchen Assistants play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience across our restaurants by providing tasty food, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high operational standards.
Responsibilities
* Preparing and presenting food according to menu specifications.
* Supporting general kitchen duties proactively.
* Collaborating with the kitchen team to serve meals to a high standard and on time.
* Enhancing your knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies, and health & safety regulations.
Who we are looking for
* Passionate about food and committed to delivering the best experience for our customers.
* A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills.
* Able to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment.
* Experience in food service is desirable.
* Understanding of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules.
* Relevant food safety qualifications are a plus.
* Ability to demonstrate our values: being one team, improving daily, bringing a smile, living our garden ethos, and making it work for our customers.
What we offer
* Generous annual leave entitlement with flexible holiday scheduling.
* Uncapped store discounts: 50% off in our restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre, and 10% off in our food halls.
* Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support, including early earnings, savings, and financial advice.
* Support from Retail Trust, including confidential support, virtual GP, free counselling, and retail rewards.
* Opportunities for development through Dobbies Academy and eLearning platforms.
* A vibrant culture driven by passionate, diverse, and dedicated colleagues committed to customer satisfaction.
About us
Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores across every UK nation.
We celebrate gardens and plants through our own brands, concessions, and services, promoting garden living year-round.
Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop, offering a relaxed environment for refreshments and meals.
We host events and experiences to bring communities together and support a national charity through colleague and customer fundraising.
We are committed to being a great place to work, encouraging colleagues to be their best, share successes, and make it work for our customers.
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