Kitchen Assistant

About Bespoke By Smith & Brock

Smith & Brock is a family-run business renowned not only for fresh produce but also for fostering strong relationships, integrity, and sustainability. Their newest venture, Bespoke by Smith & Brock, is a premium food production initiative launched in collaboration with former Michelin-starred chef Marcus Eaves, emphasizing innovation and high-quality culinary standards.

Role Overview

The Kitchen Assistant will be instrumental in ensuring the efficient daily operation of the kitchen. Unlike traditional kitchen assistant positions, this role involves supporting broader kitchen activities in a dynamic and expanding business setting.

Key Duties

• Ensuring exemplary kitchen cleanliness and hygiene standards are maintained consistently
• Assisting chefs in food preparation tasks
• Helping manage deliveries, organizing inventory, and handling waste disposal
• Participating in setting up and clearing down the kitchen
• Demonstrating flexibility by undertaking varied responsibilities as business needs evolve

Candidate Profile

• Dependable, diligent, and possessing a positive outlook
• Ready to actively contribute and aid the entire kitchen team
• Capable of thriving in a high-paced kitchen environment
• Strong focus on detail and cleanliness standards
• Prior kitchen experience is advantageous but enthusiasm and mindset are paramount

Benefits and Work Conditions

• Scheduled for day shifts exclusively
• Weekends off, with only occasional weekend work as needed
• Access to weekly grocery shopping with fresh produce at cost price
• Chance to contribute to a burgeoning premium food production enterprise
• Supportive work atmosphere rooted in family values
• Competitive salary range between £13.00 and £14.00 per hour based on experience
• Refer-a-friend incentives
• Additional holiday entitlement on your birthday
• Earned Wage Access allowing early pay before payday