Job Description
Join Our Team as a Kitchen Assistant – Play a Key Role in Our Restaurant Operations
Are you passionate about food and customer service? As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll be an essential part of our restaurant team, ensuring delicious meals, high hygiene standards, and smooth kitchen operations. Your role will involve preparing and presenting food, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting the kitchen team to deliver exceptional dining experiences. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and love working as part of a team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.
What You’ll Do as a Kitchen Assistant
- Prepare and present food according to menu specifications.
- Support kitchen operations and maintain food hygiene standards.
- Assist in delivering high-quality meals on time.
- Develop knowledge of dietary requirements, allergies, and safety regulations.
What We Look for in a Kitchen Assistant
- Passion for food and delivering top-notch customer experiences.
- Team player with great communication skills.
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen.
- Previous food service experience preferred.
- Knowledge of kitchen hygiene, safety rules, and food safety qualifications is a plus.
Benefits of Being a Kitchen Assistant
- Generous holiday entitlement with flexibility.
- 50% discount in our restaurants, 25% off garden centre products, and 10% off food halls.
- Access to Wagestream – early wage access, savings, and financial guidance.
- Employee wellbeing support through Retail Trust, including free counseling and virtual GP access.
- Development opportunities via Dobbies Academy.
- A welcoming and inclusive work environment with a supportive team culture.
About Dobbies
Established in 1865, Dobbies is the UK’s largest garden centre retailer, known for quality horticulture and exceptional customer service. We are proud to bring people and communities together through our stores, events, and national charity partnerships. Our restaurants offer customers a relaxed dining experience, and we take pride in delivering great food with the help of dedicated Kitchen Assistants like you.
Apply Today to Become a Kitchen Assistant!
If you’re ready to grow your career in food service and be part of an enthusiastic team, apply now and start your journey as a Kitchen Assistant with us.