Kitchen Assistant

About the Role

We are seeking a meticulous and reliable Preparation Assistant to support our production kitchen and beverage team. This role is essential to maintaining the quality, consistency, and efficiency of our luxury wellness café offering. You will be responsible for preparing core ingredients, producing small-batch items, and ensuring all products meet our standards for freshness, presentation, and hygiene.

This position suits someone who takes pride in detail, enjoys structured preparation work, and thrives in a fast-paced but quality-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare house-made syrups, glazes, and beverage bases according to standardised recipes

Bottle, label, and store drinks and ingredients to specification

Produce small-batch items including granola and raw gluten-free snacks

Portion and prepare ingredients to support daily service

Maintain accurate production records and stock rotation (FIFO)

Uphold strict food safety, allergen, and hygiene standards

Support organisation and cleanliness of the prep and storage areas

Assist with stock counts and ingredient monitoring

Work collaboratively with the service team to ensure readiness for peak periods

Ideal Candidate

Strong attention to detail and consistency

Organised, efficient, and dependable

Comfortable following precise recipes and processes

Interest in wellness, nutrition, or quality food production

Positive attitude and team-oriented mindset

Previous kitchen, bakery, or food production experience preferred (not essential)

Requirements

Right to work in the UK

Understanding of food safety practices (Level 2 Food Hygiene desirable)

Ability to work on a rota basis aligned with business needs

Comfortable with repetitive, precision-based preparation tasks

What We Offer

Supportive, professional team environment

Structured training and clear systems

Opportunity to contribute to premium, health-focused products

Staff perks and development opportunities

Pay: From £13.00 per hour

Work Location: In person