Kitchen Assistant

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 20 April 2026
LOCATION
Kidderminster
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Kitchen Operations Food Safety Teamwork Prep Work Cleaning Customer Service

FULL DESCRIPTION

We’re on the lookout for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team! Be on hand to make every service that bit smoother. You’ll play a vital part of making sure our kitchen team have everything they need to produce great, hot quality food for our guests.

Kitchen Assistant

Kidderminster

Up to £12.71 per hour

16hrs per week

Reliable hours contract

CDP for career progression

Privilege card discount

[Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] Rewards

Reliable hours contract

CDP for career progression

Privilege card discount

[Employer hidden] Rewards

Watermill

Kidderminster

DY11 6TL

We’re on the lookout for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team!

Start your pub career in our buzzing kitchen!Be on hand to make every service that bit smoother. You’ll play a vital part of making sure our kitchen team have everything they need to produce great, hot quality food for our guests.

Our kitchen is where it’s at:Working with and supporting the kitchen team in a fast-paced environment, they’ll be plenty of new skills to pick up.

As a Kitchen Assistant you’ll:Be eager to learn and get stuck in, in an environment that’s fast paced with the opportunity to pick up plenty of new skills that can be used in our kitchen and at home.

  • Have the opportunity to progress and learn the ropes of the Commis Chef role.
  • Help to maintain high food and safety standards across the kitchen.
  • Help to maintain that all kitchen areas remain clean and clutter free
  • Take pride in the food you prep and serve.
  • Be committed to being a team player.

What comes next is up to you: We’ll support you to complete your Chef Development Programme with the goal of becoming a Commis Chef.

What you get from us:You’ll be joining an award-winning local pub company that puts people first, lives by people-led values, and offers real opportunities to advance your career – with genuine benefits that include:

  • 30% off at all our pubs, restaurants, and hotels
  • A reliable hours contract, to give you the security you deserve
  • Refuel at work with our £4.50 meal deal option whilst on shift, including popular menu dishes plus a drink
  • Flexible and part time hours offered to work around your family or higher education
  • [Employer hidden] Cheers Reward & Recognition Platform (earn points to spend for living and breathing our values and behaviours and access high street retailer discounts)
  • Health Screening Discounts
  • Long Service Awards
  • Gym Discounts
  • 24-hour GP helpline
  • Mortgage Advice and support
  • Fantastic range of apprenticeship programmes to support your career
  • A friendly and lively atmosphere, working alongside passionate and diverse teammates
  • Access to Licensed Trade Charity for financial, mental, and emotional well-being support

Come as you are. Personality counts for more than anything else here. We’ll accept you and celebrate you for being you. We can’t wait to see what we can make happen together. [Employer hidden] could be the making of you.

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How to apply checklist

  • Give yourself 20 minutes
  • Have your CV ready to upload
  • Double-check your contact details

Watermill

Kidderminster

DY11 6TL

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The benefits

Wellbeing

As a responsible employer, we offer professional wellbeing support to our pub and pub support centre teams including support from the Licenced Trade Charity.

Accommodation

The majority of our pub General Manager roles include optional on-site accommodation.

Award winning

Named as one of the UK’s Top 100 employers and #1 in the pub sector for 2025, in the Financial Times UK’s Best Employers list.

Bonus

Our pub management, operations and sales roles offer performance related bonus schemes. For our support centre teams, we offer a discretionary company bonus scheme.

Competitive salaries

Opportunity to earn a great wage whilst having fun at work.

Long service

We reward loyalty with awards for key anniversary milestones.

Food and drink

Our privilege card gives our people 30% discount off food and drink in our pubs. As well as access to our £4.50 refuel at work meal deal whilst on shift.

Pension scheme

All our salaried roles offer membership to a company contributory pension scheme. Hourly paid roles offer auto enrolment schemes.

Private healthcare

Some of our roles offer access to a private healthcare scheme.

High street discount

An exciting range of high street, online discounts and cash back offers are available for all.

Employee discount

All of our employees receive a 30% discount on [Employer hidden] food and hotel stays.

Training and development

We’re passionate about growing our own talent through an extensive apprenticeship offer, dedicated L&D teams, and award winning e-learning platforms.

Kitchen Assistant FAQ's

What are my main responsibilities?

Supporting the wider kitchen team to ensure that our kitchens are clean, compliant & ready to produce high-quality dishes that delight our guests.

What hours would I need to work?

The nature of the hospitality industry means that we are able to offer a range of flexible shifts to suit your needs however, our peak trading times are evenings & weekends so this role would involve evening & weekend working so that we can provide the best experiences for our guests. Speak to one of our hiring managers for more information & to discuss if this could work for you.

How do I grow my career at [Employer hidden]?

We have a variety of career pathways available at [Employer hidden] including a fantastic Chef Development Programme. Your line manager & our support teams will work with you on an individual basis to put personal development plans in place to help you achieve your career goals. We also have a fantastic range of apprenticeships available to support your development.

How much can I get paid?

Our hourly rates & salaries are dependent on the role. Please see our job adverts for the pay rates on offer or chat to our hiring managers for more information.

WHAT COMES NEXT IS UP TO YOU

WHAT COMES NEXT IS UP TO YOU

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