110 Best kitchen assistant Jobs in Orpington (October 2025)

Old Bexley Greek Taverna

Kitchen Porter & Assistant Close knit team, family run business Vibrant environment

Kitchen assistant, chef's help, cook position available. We are looking for someone who is ideally experienced in working in a similar environment, energetic, reliable and motivated. We will consider an applicant without experience, as long as they are passionate about preparing food and are keen to learn and gain professional kitchen experience. Full-time PAYE position with immediate start for the right candidate with 28 days holiday pay pro-rata.

We are looking for a motivated and reliable Catering Assistant to join our team. As a Catering Assistant, you will support the kitchen and front-of-house staff by helping with food preparation, setting up events, and ensuring excellent customer service. This is a hands-on role ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment. The client is a school based in Sevenoaks Key Responsibilities: • Assist with food prep and presentation, • Help set up and clean event spaces, • Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen, • Support catering staff during events Qualifications: • Must have enhanced DBS, • Previous catering or kitchen experience is a plus, • Ability to work well in a team, • Strong attention to detail and good communication skills, • Flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced environment

Easy apply

After hours

Front of House Team Member

As a Front of House/Kitchen Assistant at our takeaway shop, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the smooth operation of both the kitchen and customer service areas. Your dedication to maintaining high-quality food preparation standards and creating a welcoming atmosphere for our customers is essential to our success. Key Responsibilities: Front of House: - Greet customers with a warm and friendly demeanor. - Take orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring special requests are noted. - Maintain a clean and organized front of house area, including dining and service areas. - Assist customers with inquiries, provide menu recommendations, and ensure their satisfaction. - Handle customer payments and transactions with precision. - Uphold excellent customer service standards and address customer concerns professionally. - Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure timely food preparation and delivery. Kitchen: - Ensure food safety and sanitation standards are met at all times. - Maintain kitchen equipment and utensils in good working condition. - Assist in inventory management and restocking supplies as needed. - Work closely with the kitchen team to coordinate orders efficiently. Qualifications: - Minimum of 3 years of experience in both front of house and kitchen roles. - Demonstrated ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment. - Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. - Strong attention to detail in both food preparation and customer service. - Knowledge of food safety and hygiene practices. - Ability to stand for extended periods and lift moderately heavy objects. - A positive and outgoing personality with a commitment to excellent service. If you are a passionate individual with extensive front of house and kitchen experience, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. Join our team and contribute to delivering exceptional service and delicious cuisine to our valued customers. Shift starts from weekday 6pm- 2am Payment is paid per week We are a company that do bonus schemes and reward for hard work, and increase pay when we see improvements and determination. Salary: From £12.00 per can increase due to experience

Easy apply

Kitchen assistant jobs in OrpingtonCreate job alerts

Popular kitchen assistant jobs locations