Our Kitchen Assistants play an essential role in delivering an exceptional customer experience across our restaurants—delivering tasty food, ensuring food hygiene, and maintaining high operational standards.
Responsibilities
* Preparing and presenting food in line with menu specifications
* Supporting general kitchen duties proactively
* Collaborating with the kitchen team to ensure meals are served to a high standard and on time
* Developing knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies, and health & safety standards
Who We Are Looking For
* Passionate about food and providing excellent customer experiences
* A team player and confident communicator eager to learn new skills
* Ability to thrive in a busy, fast-paced environment
* Experience in food service
* Knowledge of kitchen health, safety, and hygiene rules
* Relevant food safety qualifications are a plus
* Ability to demonstrate our values: being a team, continuous improvement, positivity, and customer focus
What We Offer
* Generous annual leave entitlement with flexible holiday planning
* Uncapped store discounts: 50% off in our restaurants, 25% off in the Garden Centre, 10% off in food halls
* Access to Wagestream for financial wellbeing support
* Support from Retail Trust, including confidential support, virtual GP, free counselling, and retail rewards
* Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy and eLearning platforms
* A passionate, diverse, and committed team culture
About Us
Founded in 1865 by James Dobbie, Dobbies is the only garden centre retailer with stores across every UK nation. We celebrate garden living year-round, showcasing our own brand and partner products, and offering events and community experiences. Many stores feature a restaurant or coffee shop for relaxed dining. We are dedicated to being a great place to work, encouraging our colleagues to be their best every day and to share their successes.
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