58 Best kitchen assistant Jobs in St Albans (June 2026)

About The Bull Pen The Bull Pen is entering an exciting new chapter, with a renewed focus on seasonal cooking, quality ingredients, and a relaxed dining experience. Under new kitchen leadership, we’re rebuilding the brigade and creating a supportive, ambitious environment where chefs can grow. We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. Key Responsibilities • Washing dishes, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment., • Keeping kitchen and storage areas clean and tidy., • Assisting chefs with basic food preparation when required., • Receiving and storing deliveries., • Following food hygiene and health & safety procedures., • Supporting the kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations. What We're Looking For • Positive attitude and strong work ethic., • Ability to work efficiently under pressure., • Good attention to detail., • Reliable and punctual., • Previous kitchen porter experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided. What We Offer • Competitive pay., • Staff meals during shifts., • Opportunities for training and career progression., • Friendly and supportive team environment., • Flexible scheduling where possible. If you are enthusiastic, dependable, and ready to be part of a great team, we'd love to hear from you.

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We are looking for a Sous Chef to join our recently to opened Pho restaurant in St Albans. Our kitchen has a wonderful team of chefs who work very hard and are great at what they do, so it's important we find the right Second Chef who is going to be supportive, friendly and hands-on, always ready to help in the different sections of the kitchen. ++Salary offer of up to £41,100 per hour++ ++is made up of an hourly base of £34,700 plus earnings received through tronc.++ Who and what is Pho? We are named after Vietnams famous noodle soup- PHỞ. A rich bowl of broth, rice noodle and plenty of meat (or veggies)! But we also have more amazing things to offer in our menu... Here are some examples of some of the many fresh dishes we cook and serve everyday: • Freshly handmade spring & summer rolls, • Homemade pork & lemongrass meatballs, • Crunchy, fresh and flavoursome salads, • Delicious rich curries, • Wok-fried noodles topped with meat, tofu or more healthy vegetables We have grown into a nationwide business, with our teams bringing our fresh food and fantastic service to cities and towns all over the country, building a steady following of 'Pho-natics' wherever we go! What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond What Pho is looking for: • Hands on chefs who are passionate about cooking fresh, vibrant and flavoursome food., • Second Chef or Sous Chef with minimum x1 years' in role., • Experience being second in command in a kitchen. Assisting both the Head Chef with managerial duties and being a mentor to our wok chefs, lines chefs and salad chefs., • Strong knowledge in food safety and managing compliance within health and safety regulations #INDHGH

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Rely Recruitment Limited

Breakfast Chef £42,000 - £47,000 7:30am-4:30pm Monday to Friday Brookmans Park area We are looking for a talented and passionate Chef to join our team! This is an excellent opportunity for a chef seeking work-life balance with daytime hours (no nights!) Breakfast Chef Summary : 1. Work closely with the owners in a supportive kitchen team contributing ideas to develop the menu, with kitchen assistants and porters, helping to maintain high cleanliness standards., 2. The kitchen focuses on fresh food prepared in-house, including classic breakfast and brunch dishes cooked to a high standard, alongside new and evolving brunch and lunch menu items inspired by current food trends., 3. Presentation is important, so we are looking for a chef who enjoys creative plating and producing visually appealing dishes., 4. As an independent venue, you will have direct access to the owners, quick decision-making, and the opportunity to suggest improvements to the menu, kitchen equipment, and operations., 5. Working with high-quality fresh ingredients and contributing to a growing food concept. Key Responsibilities · Prepare and cook fresh breakfast, brunch, and lunch dishes · Maintain high standards of food quality and presentation · Contribute ideas for new menu items and daily specials · Ensure the kitchen meets all food safety and HACCP standards · Work efficiently within a small kitchen team · Help deliver a consistently excellent guest experience What We’re Looking For · Minimum 4 years’ experience as a Chef in fresh food kitchens · Experience working with breakfast, brunch or café-style menus is beneficial · A friendly and positive team player with a no-ego attitude · Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients and quality cooking · Strong attention to presentation and plating Ideal For : a Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie, or experienced Breakfast/Brunch Chef looking for a stable daytime position with creative input and a strong work-life balance. Benefits Excellent Salary + Tips Free meals on duty Free nearby car parking Creative input into menu development Work directly with the owners in an independent business Cover the above, then apply now! Please note, that due to the number of applications we receive, we can only reply to shortlisted applicant. We are no accepting telephone enquiries on this job, apply through this advert please.

We invite you to join Pho. And come be part of this stylish and lively restaurant brand. We're looking for a cool and charismatic Assistant Manager to join our management team in Pho St Albans ++Salary offer of up to £42,400 is made up of a base of £32,400 plus earnings received through tronc.++ Who's Pho? Sure, our food is pretty amazing! But we're also all about the atmosphere... We're talking funky music in the background...dimmed lights...Staff cracking jokes by the kitchen pass as they quickly step in and out.... Guests are bantering with the waiters.... You hear wine glasses clinking and most importantly, in between all that buzz, you hear the slurping of some fresh Phở. What Pho can offer you! • Free fresh meals at work, • 50% off all food and drink when dining in our restaurants, for you and up to 5 friends!, • Get paid every 2 weeks! Or..., • ... Get paid quicker with Wagestream, • We love to work hard and play even harder at our awesome annual parties!, • Earn more money if your friends join us (£100-£1000 extra for each friend), • Confidential Employer Assistance Program, to support you with any troubles you may be facing., • Company pension, • Amazing training during your first few weeks and beyond What Pho is looking for: • Minimum x1 years' Restaurant Management experience. Bar or restaurant, or a bit both, • Big passion for food! As part of our management team, you'll be expected to learn everything about our fresh food., • A people person ready to assist in staff training, development and rota scheduling, • Experience communicating with suppliers., • Comfortable using different systems as part of your day-to-day. E.g. Acquire for stock ordering. If this is the job for you, come apply! #INDENT

About The Bull Pen The Bull Pen is entering an exciting new chapter, with a renewed focus on seasonal cooking, quality ingredients, and a relaxed dining experience. Under new kitchen leadership, we’re rebuilding the brigade and creating a supportive, ambitious environment where chefs can grow. The Role As Chef de Partie, you will take responsibility for running your section during service, supporting the Head Chef and Sous Chef in delivering consistent, high-quality food. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys cooking from scratch and working as part of a close-knit team. Key responsibilities • Running your section efficiently during service, • Preparing and cooking dishes to spec and standards, • Maintaining high standards of food hygiene and cleanliness, • Assisting with prep, stock control, and minimising waste, • Supporting junior chefs and working collaboratively across sections, • Contributing ideas to menu development when appropriate What we’re looking for • Previous experience as a Chef de Partie or strong Demi ready to step up, • Passion for fresh, seasonal ingredients, • Calm, reliable approach during service, • Good organisational skills and attention to detail, • A positive attitude and willingness to learn What we offer • Competitive salary (DOE), • Daytime-focused service (with occasional events), • Supportive leadership and a positive kitchen culture, • Opportunities for progression and development, • Tronc/tips scheme

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