Kitchen Assistant (Cooksons Court)

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Yeovil
TYPE
Part-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Meal Preparation Kitchen Hygiene Cleaning Procedures Teamwork Communication Manual Handling Time Management Food Safety Awareness

FULL DESCRIPTION

Kitchen Assistant (Cooksons Court)

Location: Yeovil | Role type: Catering | Salary: £12.73 - £13.78 per hour | Hours: 17.5 hours per week

About the Role

Join the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Team, part of the [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Group, in Yeovil. Everything we do at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is underpinned by our four core values: Connecting with people, Making a difference, Doing the right thing, Embracing change.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Assist with meal preparation under supervision.
  • Clean kitchen equipment, floors, surfaces, drainage systems, cupboards and storage areas.
  • Carry out kitchen and dining room activities such as laying tables and clearing away.
  • Take proper care of equipment and use cleaning chemicals in accordance with Health and Safety guidelines.
  • Use hygienic and appropriate waste disposal systems.
  • Use powered equipment after training, including dishwasher, and undertake manual handling tasks.
  • Maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.

What we’re looking for:

  • Experience of working within a kitchen setting
  • Ability to remain calm under pressure, caring approach, reliability, ability to manage own time, honesty, respect for confidentiality, clean and tidy appearance, ability to communicate clearly, approachable
  • Ability to work as part of a team
  • Right to work in the UK (no sponsorship available)
  • A positive, can-do attitude and a genuine passion for people
  • Able to work alternate weekends
  • Hours available: 17.5 hours per week

What you’ll get:

  • Full induction + funded Health & Social Care qualifications
  • Enhanced pay for nights, weekends & bank holidays
  • Free DBS & uniform
  • Blue Light Card (15,000+ discounts)
  • Wagestream – access wages before payday
  • £350 Refer-a-Friend bonus (uncapped!)
  • Wellbeing support & recognition awards

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