Kitchen Assistant

Company DescriptionSearcys are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at Searcys Events.Working as a Kitchen Assistant for Searcys will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly and efficiently.We create fabulous events whatever or wherever the space. We’ve shown time and again that we know our clients inside out, providing outstanding hospitality in complex and historically or culturally sensitive spaces.As a Kitchen Assistant you will benefit from the following:50% discount across Searcys venuesEnrolment into the Searcys pension schemeUp to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role and location)Access to everyday discounts and communication portalChef whites providedEmployee assistance programmeMeals provided on shift when working within one of our venuesQuarterly chef incentives Annual celebration daysBirthday off Opportunity to enrol on WSH chef academyJob Description0 Hours ContractSalary: £13.50 per hourKey responsibilities include:Assisting chefs with basic food preparation (e.g. chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, plating dishes)Keeping all kitchen areas clean, hygienic, and organized at all timesOperating dishwashing equipment and handwashing kitchenwareHandling deliveries and ensuring stock is stored properlyEmptying bins, cleaning floors, and maintaining general hygieneFollowing all food safety and health regulationsHelping with stock rotation and reporting low inventory levelsQualificationsHardworking and enthusiasticA team player with a positive attitudeAble to work in a fast-paced environmentReliable, punctual, and willing to learnPrevious kitchen experience is a plus, but not essential — training will be providedAdditional InformationWe are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk