Kitchen Assistant

About us

Saltire Hospitality Ltd is a small business in Loanhead. We are agile, collaborative, fast-paced and our goal is to Saltire Hospitality is an award-winning catering company with a thriving food delivery service specializing in delicious and fresh lunch options. We take pride in serving our customers with high-quality, healthy, and diverse food choices. We are currently seeking a dedicated and detail-oriented Kitchen Assistant to join our team, ensuring our commitment to health and safety standards while preparing sandwiches, wraps, and finger food platters for our lunch delivery service..

Responsibilities:

• Food Preparation: Prepare a variety of sandwiches, wraps, and finger food platters according to standardized recipes and guidelines.

• Quality Control: Maintain high food quality standards by ensuring that ingredients are fresh and properly stored. Inspect products for quality and adherence to specifications.

• Safety and Hygiene: Follow established health and safety guidelines, including proper food handling, sanitation, and cleanliness in the kitchen area. This includes cleaning and sanitizing work surfaces, equipment, and utensils.

• Stock Management: Keep track of inventory and notify the Kitchen Manager when supplies are running low. Assist with food and ingredient orders as needed.

• Team Collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the kitchen. Be prepared to assist with various tasks as needed.

• Organisation: Organize food items and ensure proper labelling and storage. Help with portion control to minimize food wastage.

• Customer Service: Occasionally, engage with delivery staff and provide support to ensure accurate and timely order fulfilment.

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is a plus but not mandatory.

• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.

• Strong attention to detail and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.

• Good communication and teamwork skills.

• Willingness to learn and adapt to changing menu items and customer preferences.

• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift moderately heavy objects.

If you are passionate about food, have a strong work ethic, and enjoy working in a dynamic kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you. Join our team as a Kitchen Assistant and contribute to creating delicious meals for our customers.

Job Type: Permanent

Pay: £12.60 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Free parking

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Loanhead EH20 9JL: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

• Kitchen : 1 year (required)
• Catering: 1 year (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person