••••
We are looking for a reliable, friendly and experienced Kitchen Assistant to join our team at bagels + schmear, a busy and growing bagel bakery. This role is hands-on and primarily involves maintaining top-notch cleanliness and hygiene standards across the kitchen and workspace.
Key responsibilities include (but are not limited to):
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness across all kitchen and bakery areas, including floors, surfaces, equipment, and storage spaces
- Wash and sanitise dishes, trays, utensils, and baking equipment efficiently and to a high standard
- Support with deliveries by unpacking, organising, and storing stock correctly, following FIFO principles
- Ensure waste is disposed of correctly, with bins kept clean, organised, and regularly emptied
- Assist bakers and kitchen staff with basic preparation tasks, such as lining trays, portioning ingredients, and preparing packaging
- Clean and maintain ovens, mixers, and bakery equipment in line with safety and hygiene standards
- Monitor and replenish cleaning supplies, reporting any maintenance or equipment issues promptly
- Follow all health and safety procedures, including food safety and personal hygiene standards
- Keep all back-of-house areas, including fridges, freezers, and storage, organised and hygienic
- Maintain staff areas, including the bathroom, to a consistently high standard of cleanliness
- Contribute to daily closing routines, deep cleans, and scheduled sanitation tasks
- Work collaboratively with the team, maintaining a positive attitude and supporting wider bakery operations as needed
- Experience
- Required
- Employment
- Part-time
- Schedule
- Thursday - Sunday
- Salary
- £8 – £12.71 hourly
Kitchen AssistantRadlett
Bakery, Cafe, Store • 11-50 Employees
Hiring on JOB TODAY since April, 2026
Bagels + schmear is a lockdown success story. Founded in 2020, Francesca began baking New York-style bagels from home—crisp outside, soft inside. What started as a side hustle is now a Radlett bakery supplying top London venues.
Adam C.Active 5 hours ago
Are you hiring?
Hire nowPost a job and hire
