Location: Burnt Umber Brasserie
Reports To: Head Chef
We are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic team, supporting the kitchen operations and
maintaining the high standards that define the Burnt Umber Brasserie experience.
Key Responsibilities
As a Kitchen Assistant, your role will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen.
Your duties will include:
Food Preparation: Assisting chefs with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.
Kitchen Maintenance: Ensuring the kitchen is clean, tidy, and well-organised at all times.
Dishwashing: Washing dishes, utensils, pots, and pans promptly and ensuring they are ready for use.
Stock Handling: Assisting with the receipt, unpacking, and proper storage of deliveries, ensuring stock rotation is followed.
Health & Safety Compliance: Adhering to food hygiene and safety regulations, including proper handling of kitchen
equipment and cleaning chemicals.
Support: Assisting chefs by fetching ingredients or assisting with plating when required.
Waste Management: Disposing of kitchen waste responsibly, recycling where possible, and minimising food waste.
Skills and Qualities
The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn.
Key attributes
Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
Good communication and teamwork skills.
Punctuality and a strong work ethic and a can-do attitude
Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety practices (training will be provided if necessary).
Physical stamina to handle the demands of a busy kitchen environment.
Requirements
Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is preferred but not essential.
Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.
A positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to the success of the brasserie.
What We Offer
Opportunities for career progression and training within a professional kitchen environment.
Staff meals and drinks during shifts.
A supportive and friendly team atmosphere.
Use of the Bagel Factory 24hrs gym.
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Part-time
- Schedule
- Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm; Saturday - Sunday 8am - 17:30pm
- Salary
- £12.5 – £13.5 hourly
- Starting time
- Immediate start!
2 Hepscott Road, E9 5HB, London
Restaurant • 1-10 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since March, 2022
Family-run restaurant with a choice of branch and lunch menu in the heart of Hackney Wick. Burnt Umber is a cozy brasserie and restaurant serving excellent food from the Balkan area and Mediterranean cuisine.
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