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Kitchen Assistant - Amelia's House • North Acton - London

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Kitchen Assistant (Experienced – Mediterranean Cuisine)


Location: United Kingdom
Employment Type: Full‑Time
Right to Work in the UK Required


Overview


We are seeking a highly skilled and reliable Kitchen Assistant with extensive experience in Mediterranean cuisine to support our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent food‑safety standards, and a proactive, disciplined approach to kitchen operations. This role is essential in maintaining smooth service, high hygiene standards, and consistent quality across all food preparation areas.



Key Responsibilities

  • Assist line chefs with daily preparation of Mediterranean dishes, including chopping, marinating, portioning, and mise en place.
  • Support KP duties, including cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, work surfaces, and maintaining overall kitchen hygiene.
  • Follow correct food storage procedures, including accurate labelling, dating, rotation (FIFO), and temperature control.
  • Apply HACCP principles across all prep, cooking, cooling, reheating, and storage processes.
  • Ensure compliance with UK food hygiene laws and regulations, maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
  • Receive and store deliveries correctly, checking quality, freshness, and temperatures.
  • Follow instructions from chefs and management with precision and consistency.
  • Maintain punctuality, professionalism, and a strong work ethic during all shifts.


Required Skills & Experience

  • Extensive experience working in professional kitchens, ideally with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine.
  • Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
  • Strong understanding of HACCP, cooling and reheating procedures, cross‑contamination prevention, and allergen awareness.
  • Excellent knowledge of food hygiene laws, kitchen safety, and best practices.
  • Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment while maintaining high standards.
  • Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
  • High level of punctuality, dedication, and reliability.
  • Must be able to work full‑time.
  • Must have permission to work in the UK.


What We’re Looking For


A dependable, detail‑oriented kitchen professional who takes pride in their craft, supports the wider team, and contributes to a clean, efficient, and well‑organised kitchen environment. Someone who understands the rhythm of a busy service and brings both skill and discipline to the role.

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  • Experience
    Required
  • Languages
    English – Advanced
  • Employment
    Full-time
  • Schedule
    15:00 - 23:45 (Tuesday - Thursday, Sunday) | 15:00 - 00:45 (Fri & Sat)
  • Salary
    up to £23,000 yearly
  • Starting time
    Immediate start!

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Turkish Mediterranean Restaurant • 11-50 Employees

Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2026

Amelia’s House is a Mediterranean–Turkish restaurant and lounge in North Acton, offering fresh halal dishes, handcrafted cocktails, and a premium shisha experience in a stylish, bohemian setting with warm, attentive service

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