Kitchen Assistant

Please note, this is a Welsh Government funded full time vacancy. To be eligible to apply for this position you must be  aged 16 -19 years of age, live in Wales, have evidence to live and work in the UK ( Proof of age, proof of address, National insurance letter/number and your own bank account). You must hold grades to be able to study at Foundation level i.e. L1 Essential skills in  Application of number/Maths, Communication/English language, Digital literacy / ICT, or equivalent GCSE’s grades 3-1 / D-G as a minimum.

to^st (toast) café and deli
Jobs Growth Wales + Vacancy
Job Title: Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant Job Purpose
We are looking for a friendly and helpful kitchen assistant to join our award-winning team! Working
in both kitchen and front of house, your main goal in this position should be to ensure the highest
level of clients' satisfaction and provide an outstanding customer experience.
We are looking for someone who can work well within a team and has a positive approach to
helping customers and colleagues.
You need to be committed and make every effort to do a good job. We are looking for someone who
is reliable, who turns up for work on time, is smart and tidy and is ready to learn. Experience desired
in cafe and barrister work, but not essential as full training will be given.
Kitchen Assistant Job Duties
 Always report on time, ensuring personal hygiene is maintained and in clean appropriate
clothing
 Perform assigned duties in a timely, efficient, safe manner
 Help with food preparation, cooking and cleanup in accordance with procedures for the café
 Pot wash and plate wash duties
 Hygiene and cleaning duties
 Adhere to all hygiene and safety regulations
 Ensure that all safety rules are always followed
 Ensure that all work areas are clean and free of debris
 Ensure that all equipment is properly used
 Report any maintenance issues or shortages
 Performs other duties as assigned
 Meet with manager, kitchen and wait staff daily or regularly to learn about menu changes
and specials
Kitchen Assistant Skills and Qualifications
No formal education required, physical strength and stamina, attention to detail, ability to multitask,
time management, written and verbal communication, customer service skills, numeracy skills, ‘can
do’ attitude, interpersonal communication, teamwork, ability to work under pressure and to follow
instructions, positive attitude
 Food preparation
 Understanding of catering and food safety
 Good team working skills
 Good communication skills
 Ability to multitask
 Excellent customer service skills
 Enthusiasm to execute outstanding customer service
 Friendly manner
 Communicate confidently with customers
 Flexible approach (ability to be multi skilled)

 Honest and Open
 Willing to learn