We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Assistant on a casual basis to work in our busy Restaurant, Meadow Croft Kitchen. The vacancy is for a casual, part-time position, which will include some weekend working on a rota basis.
The role will also involve handling and preparing hot and cold food so relevant experience and/or knowledge of food hygiene and safety would be an advantage (although training will be given).
The role of a Kitchen Assistant includes:
- Food preparation and cooking, with the ability to work on several items simultaneously.
- Undertaking and monitoring food and final plate preparation, including plating and garnishing of cooked items (and preparing appropriate garnishes for all hot menu item plates).
- Ensuring correct portion control and adhering to the company allergen procedures.
- Working closely with the Head Chef and Supervisors to ensure menu and food consistency/standards.
- Ensuring that all food produced in the kitchen meets required quality standards.
- General kitchen duties, including washing up, and washing kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and seating areas as required.
- Maintaining an understanding and knowledge of health and hygiene practices, allergen awareness, equipment, product and menus.
- Receiving and processing deliveries.
Please note that, due to the location of our garden centre, having your own transport is preferred.
Meadow Croft Garden Centre is part of W. D. Smith & Son, a family-run business with four generations of horticultural experience behind it. This family-inspired ethos is woven through the very fabric of our business and extends out not just to our team members, but to our customers too. We are dedicated to placing customers at the heart of what we do and aim to offer the best customer service experience.
We know that our team members are one of the main reasons Meadow Croft is such a great place to visit and we are proud of the friendship and support our team members offer and share with each other. We also offer a wide range of employee benefits.
Benefits
Employee Discount Scheme
Subsidised food and drink from our restaurant (which includes up to 50% discount for garden centre team members and a meal allowance for restaurant team members)
Employee Assistance Programme
Training and development, including an ongoing e-learning training programme
Uniform provided (including an allowance for protective footwear)
Free parking
Application Process
Please apply directly via the application process outlined on our website at www.meadow-croft.co.uk/careers. Applications must include a CV together with a covering letter, detailing why you feel you are the right candidate for the position and whether you are looking for full-time, part-time or casual hours. In line with GDPR and our Job Application Privacy Notice, please do not apply through Facebook or any other social media platform. Please also be aware that unfortunately we are not able employ students until they have completed their GCSEs.
For more information about Meadow Croft Garden Centre, what it’s like to work for us, and our range of employee benefits, please visit our website www.meadow-croft.co.uk/careers. You will also be able to access our Job Application Privacy Notice which details how we process personal data and our compliance with GDPR, and further information about our application process.
Please note that we will be interviewing as and when we receive suitable CVs, so there is no set closing date for this position.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Pay: £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Health & wellbeing programme
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Work Location: In person
