Kitchen Assistant
hace 2 horas
£12.21–£12.71 por hora
Jornada completa
London
About Toast Stores Toast Stores is a community hub in Springfield Park where connection and kindness fuel everything we do. Founded by two Shannon College graduates, we're building something special – and we need brilliant people to help us get there. We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant & Porter who's ready to roll up their sleeves, support our Head Chef, and be part of creating daily moments of joy for our guests. What You'll Be Doing Kitchen Support & Food Prep • Work alongside the Chef preparing ingredients, mise en place, and supporting menu execution, • Assist with basic food preparation tasks – chopping, prepping, assembling dishes, • Help execute service during busy periods, especially supper clubs and weekend rushes, • Support menu development by testing recipes and providing feedback, • Keep the kitchen running smoothly – washing up, cleaning as you go, maintaining stations, • Manage kitchen cleanliness to the highest standards (we're serious about this), • Handle dishwashing and ensure clean equipment is always ready for service, • Deep clean kitchen areas, equipment, and storage spaces, • Help receive deliveries, check stock, and organize storage areas, • Be the glue that holds BOH together during service, • Jump in wherever needed – flexibility is key, • Communicate effectively with the Chef and the rest of the team, • Help maintain food safety standards and follow HACCP procedures, • Previous kitchen experience (even entry-level) or genuine hunger to learn, • Understanding of basic food hygiene practices, • Physical stamina – this role is active, fast-paced, and demanding, • Right to work in the UK, • Reliable – your team depends on you showing up ready to work, • Consider your commute to Springfield Park, SW17 The Toast Stores Spirit • Passion for food and hospitality, • Positive energy and a can-do attitude, • Takes pride in their work – from prep to the final clean-down, • Team player who thrives in a collaborative environment, • Eager to learn and develop culinary skills, • Adaptable and calm under pressure, • Flexibility to work varied hours including weekends and evenings, • Comfortable working in a high-volume kitchen environment, • Basic knife skills (or willingness to learn), • Competitive hourly rate, • Real opportunity to learn from an experienced Chef, • Chance to grow with Toast Stores as we expand, • Beautiful location in Springfield Park, • Genuine family atmosphere where everyone matters, • Meals on shift, • Training and development opportunities