Job Description

About Us:

We are a vibrant, fast-paced fresh food kitchen at a traditional countryside inn, dedicated to delivering high-quality dishes with speed and consistency. Our team thrives on creativity, teamwork, and a passion for fresh, flavourful food.

Role Overview:

We are looking for an organised, dependable, and early-rising individual to join our friendly kitchen team. As a Kitchen Support Assistant, you will play a key role in the smooth day-to-day running of our traditional countryside inn. Working weekday mornings, you'll be responsible for preparing and serving a small number of guest breakfasts, assisting with light food preparation, and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and organisation are maintained. This is a hands-on position, ideal for someone who enjoys being part of a small, close-knit team and takes pride in efficiency and attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Breakfast Service: Prepare and serve hotel guest breakfasts (up to a maximum of 10 covers daily), ensuring quality, consistency, and timely service
.o Deliveries & Stock Management: Receive, check, and put away deliveries. Ensure all stock is correctly rotated and labelled, maintaining freshness and reducing waste. Verify goods received against invoices to ensure accuracy

.o Light Preparation Duties: Carry out basic prep tasks including chopping and blanching chips, preparing salad items, and setting up the garnish station, ready for service

.o Deep Cleaning Rotation: Complete a deep clean of one designated kitchen station per day, working to a weekly rotation schedule to maintain hygiene standards across the kitchen

.o Pot Wash Support: Ensure the pot wash area is left clear of dirty dishes and ready for the next shift, helping to maintain efficiency and cleanliness throughout the day.

Requirements:

A reliable, organised individual with a positive attitude and willingness to support the wider kitchen team
.o Basic kitchen experience is essential, however further training will be provided

.o A commitment to maintaining cleanliness, food safety, and high standards of hospitality

.o A Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (or equivalent) is desirable, but not essential.

What We Offer:

Hourly Pay / 12.50ph Supportive and friendly kitchen environment Opportunities for career growth and development Weekends and evenings off Staff meal on shifto Monthly Tips Staff rewards scheme
If you have the skills we're looking for and like what we offer, please send your CV to hello@blackstonetavern.co.uk

Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:30am - 1:30pm (30 hours per week)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 19,500.00-20,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Additional leave Bereavement leave Company events Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Sick pay
Work Location: In person