Job Overview
We are seeking a motivated and energetic Cook/Kitchen Assistant to join our small kitchen team at The Stables in Milton Keynes. This vital role involves preparing delicious meals, assisting with kitchen operations, and ensuring food safety standards are consistently met. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy working with food, and are passionate about delivering quality service, this opportunity is perfect for you! Join us in creating a welcoming atmosphere where great food and excellent service come together to delight our guests.
Main responsibilities
Prepare food and support the Kitchen
- Support the smooth day-to-day operation of the kitchen.
- Assist the Chef in preparing and delivering the menu dishes to a high standard for lunch, dinner or any event service as required.
- Prepare ingredients including washing, peeling and basic food prep.
- Use equipment such as mixers, special knives and cutters under supervision of the Chef
- Ensure food is cooked for the correct time and temperature in accordance with food safety standards.
Maintain hygiene and food safety standards
- Understand the importance of following HACCP (Food Safety) guidelines and completing the necessary checklists in compliance with Health & Safety and Food Standards Agency guidelines.
- Understand and follow allergen, intolerance and dietary requirement procedures.
- Play an active role in maintaining the cleanliness and order of the kitchen, pot wash and dry store at all times.
- Assist in the pot wash duties before, during and after service, including washing dishes, pans, crockery and cutlery.
- Load and unload the dishwasher and maintain equipment as required.
- Clean the kitchen (including oven) to a high standard after every service.
- Assist the Chef in deep cleaning the kitchen once a week.
- Clean all fridges ahead of the weekly grocery order.
- Dispose of food waste in accordance with procedures.
Manage stock and storage
- Receive, store and record deliveries accurately and in a timely manner.
- Organise the dry store efficiently.
- Check expiry dates and rotate food stock to ensure proper stock control.
- Ensure all food is used within the safe and prescribed period, with particular attention to perishable goods.
Other
- Undertake any other duties as required appropriate to the level of responsibility of the role, as reasonably required.
- Be flexible with working hours including evenings and weekends.
A full job pack is available to download from The Stables website.
To apply please submit a CV with covering letter that details your interest and suitability for the role with particular reference to how you meet the skills and experience required.
Completed applications should be returned to [email protected] or by mail to Kelly Long, The Stables, Stockwell Lane, Wavendon, Milton Keynes, MK17 8LU by 12 noon on Monday 7 September 2026.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Work Location: In person
