Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef

Aegean Kitchen at The Great House is a restaurant in the heart of historic Lavenham, Suffolk, bringing together the flavours and traditions of Greek and Turkish cooking.

We’re looking for a reliable, enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join our friendly kitchen team.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a kitchen, takes pride in good food and wants to be part of a restaurant with a distinctive identity. Whether you already have professional kitchen experience or are looking to develop your skills, we’d love to hear from you.

THE ROLE

You’ll work alongside our chefs to support the smooth running of the kitchen during service, helping to prepare, cook and deliver dishes to a consistently high standard.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting the chefs with cooking and preparing dishes during service
• Supporting the smooth running of breakfast, lunch and dinner services
• Following recipes and instructions to ensure consistency and quality
• Ensuring dishes are presented to the required standard before leaving the kitchen
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and food safety
• Keeping kitchen workstations clean, tidy and organised throughout service
• Washing up and cleaning kitchen equipment when required
• Working closely with the kitchen and front of house teams
• Helping to ensure the kitchen runs efficiently, even during busy periods

You’ll be joining a team where everyone plays an important part in delivering a great experience for our guests.

WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A positive, hardworking attitude and willingness to learn
• An interest in cooking and working with food
• Someone reliable, organised and able to work well as part of a team
• The ability to follow instructions and work efficiently during service
• Good attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• An understanding of kitchen cleanliness and food hygiene
• Previous experience in a professional kitchen is desirable but not essential for the right candidate
• Flexibility to work a mixture of shifts, including evenings and weekends

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who is enthusiastic, dependable and keen to contribute to a positive kitchen environment.

THE DETAILS

• Position: Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef
• Location: Aegean Kitchen at The Great House, Lavenham, Suffolk
• Hours: Full-time or part-time, to be discussed
• Pay: Dependent on experience
• Employee benefit: 10% discount on food and drink
• Start date: As soon as possible

WHY JOIN US?

Aegean Kitchen offers the opportunity to work in a welcoming restaurant with a distinctive Greek and Turkish identity. You’ll be part of a close-knit team, gain experience across different aspects of kitchen service and have the opportunity to develop your skills.

If you’re passionate about food, enjoy working as part of a team and are looking for your next opportunity in hospitality, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply, please send us your CV and a little information about yourself and your experience.

The role may close early if the right candidate is found.

Pay: £13.00-£14.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking

Work Location: In person