Kitchen Assistant
Full Time Monday
to Friday – £28,600 per annum plus great benefits
Fuller's are creators of unique premium pub and
hotel experiences. Our pubs pride themselves on our outstanding cask
conditioned ales, delicious food, great wines and exemplary service. We are
acutely aware of the role that traditional pubs play in British culture and
their local communities and work hard to ensure our pubs provide great
surroundings and food and drink for all who walk through our doors.
We’re excited to announce the upcoming launch of our
brand-new Training & Development Centre, The Kitchen Academy, opening in September.
This will be our dedicated central hub for all things food, where teams across
the business will be trained, inspired, and developed.
It will also be the home of our 5 Development Chefs,
who are constantly crafting and evolving the great menus that define our food
offer.
We are now looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join
our team and support this exciting new chapter. This is a Full-Time role, with working hours agreed based
on Academy needs across the operating hours, Monday to Friday.
The kitchen Academy is located at Blake’s Lock in
Reading, RG1 3EQ.
Key
Accountabilities:
* Ensure
all kitchen areas, equipment, crockery, and cutlery are cleaned and always
sanitised.
* Maintain
cleanliness of sinks, food storage areas, including fridges and freezers.
* Dry
and return all washed items to designated storage areas.
* Clean
and sanitise all work surfaces before and after food preparation.
* Carry
out basic food preparation duties as directed by senior staff.
* Maintain
handwashing stations with appropriate supplies.
* Unpack
and store food deliveries in line with food safety standards.
* Apply
and follow the company’s food labelling policy accurately.
* Handle
kitchen laundry duties (e.g., aprons, cloths, towels).
* Support
the cleanliness and presentation of the full premises, including front-of-house
areas.
* Assist
with session setup and breakdown during training events as needed
* Provide
flexible support to both the training and development teams.
What
We’re Looking For
* A
team player with a strong work ethic and attention to detail
* Previous
experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment (preferred, not
essential)
* Basic
food hygiene knowledge or willingness to undertake training
* Ability
to take direction and work independently
* A
proactive approach to maintaining a clean and organised environment
* Willingness
to be flexible and support broader operations when required
Why
Join Us?
* Be
part of an exciting new venture with room to grow
* Work
in a collaborative, supportive environment
* Gain
exposure to both culinary training and innovative kitchen development
* Opportunities
for development and training
* Make
a meaningful impact behind the scenes in a forward-thinking facility
What
we can offer you:
* An
exciting variety of career paths: Explore a wide range of roles and career
paths across our pubs and hotels.
* Supportive
environment: We put people first and strive for a collaborative and trusting
atmosphere where everyone is valued.
* Continuous
growth: Engage in learning and development programs to fuel your personal and
professional growth.
* 25%
discount on food and drink, across all our pubs and hotels for you and your
friends and family. Increasing to 30% after one year, 35% after three years and
40% after five years.
* Discounted
hotel stays at hotels in the Fuller’s Family
* Access
to ‘My Fuller’s’ – our online benefits platform where you can make savings at
100s of retailers and access discounted gym memberships, cinema tickets and
much more.
* Healthcare
Cash Plan – after one year with us you will have access to a 24-hour GP service
and the ability to claim your money back for dentist and eyecare appointments.
* The
option to receive up to 35% of your earnings as you earn them with Wagestream.
This means you won’t always need to wait until payday.