The Kitchen Assistant supports the kitchen team in preparing high-quality food while maintaining excellent standards of food safety, cleanliness, and hygiene. This role is essential in ensuring efficient kitchen operations and delivering a great customer experience.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist chefs with food preparation, including washing, chopping, and preparing ingredients.
- Prepare basic menu items in accordance with Thai Express recipes and company standards.
- Ensure food is prepared, stored, and handled safely in line with food hygiene regulations.
- Maintain cleanliness and organisation of all kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils.
- Wash dishes, kitchen equipment, and cooking utensils promptly.
- Monitor stock levels and inform the Kitchen Manager of any shortages.
- Receive and store deliveries following food safety procedures.
- Dispose of waste correctly and keep refuse areas clean and organised.
- Help with opening and closing kitchen duties.
- Follow all company health and safety policies, food safety procedures, and allergen controls.
- Work effectively as part of a team during busy service periods.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties requested by the Kitchen Manager or Supervisor.
Skills and ExperienceEssential
- Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Reliable, punctual, and hardworking.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately.
- Understanding of basic food hygiene principles.
Desirable
- Previous experience in a commercial kitchen or restaurant.
- Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (training can be provided).
- Experience working with Asian or Thai cuisine.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand for extended periods.
- Ability to lift and carry boxes and kitchen supplies safely.
- Comfortable working in a busy and warm kitchen environment.
Working Hours
- Flexible shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.
- Full-time and part-time positions available.
Reporting To
Kitchen Manager / Head Chef
Company Values
At Thai Express Kitchen, we are committed to:
- Delivering excellent food and service.
- Maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and food safety.
- Working together respectfully as one team.
- Providing a welcoming and inclusive workplace.
- Continually improving quality and customer satisfaction.
Pay: £14.00-£15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Language training provided
Flexible language requirement:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Edinburgh, City of Edinburgh: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Work Location: In person
