Duties: We are looking for a Kitchen assistant/porter with a positive can-do attitude and high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. We need an individual who is reliable and can support the chef in preparing and serving food, keep the kitchen clean and working efficiently, and work with colleagues to deliver exceptional level of customer service.
This role of kitchen assistant is to support the effective day to day operation of the kitchen by maintaining clean & hygienic production & service areas, safe & hygienic equipment, stock handling, and preparing ingredients and food for service. Other duties include supporting other members of the team to ensure the dining area is clean.
Main Duties and Responsibilities:
* High standards of food hygiene
* To clean as you go and have an organised work area.
* Restocking of food, stock rotation and storage duties
• Taking deliveries, checking deliveries for accuracy and product quality
* Follow and complete opening and closing checklists along with other business procedures
* Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and appearance, including adherence to dress code
* Prepare ingredients and food for service and understand and comply with strict guidance on food safety and allergies relating to cross-contamination in the kitchen
• Keep kitchen area free from debris including sweeping the floor/mopping up spills, emptying bins before they overflow, etc.
• Cleaning of equipment, including grills, ovens, bains maries, fridges/cabinets etc on a daily, weekly and monthly schedule
* Washing up; both dishwasher and hand washing Health, Safety and legal:
* Operate, clean, and maintain all equipment safely and in accordance with training including dishwashers, fridges, freezers, cooking equipment etc.
* Ensure all areas of the work environment are hygienic, tidy and free of hazards at all times and work in a way to minimise risks to health and safety and security of self and others.
* Be aware of and follow all food safety requirements
* Ensure all cleaning products and any other substance that could cause risk is used according to the CO.S.H.H
* Have a full understanding of the fire evacuation procedure.
To start asap with 6 month initial contract to 4th April 2026
Tuesday thru Friday 08:00 to 14:00 Saturday 09:00 to 15:00
Part time job share would be considered for this role also
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 6 months
Pay: £13.39 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
* Salford M5 4NL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Application question(s):
* food hygiene certificate
Experience:
* Kitchen/Food Prep: 1 year (required)
* Catering: 1 year (required)
* Cooking: 1 year (preferred)
* Kitchen: 1 year (required)
Work Location: In person