Kitchen Assistant (30 hours a week)

at  Gear4Music

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As one of the fastest-growing retailers of musical instruments and equipment, Gear4music is proud to be at the forefront of the music industry. We are more than just a retailer. We are a community of music enthusiasts who are committed to providing the best possible online shopping experience for our customers. Our passion for music drives us to constantly innovate and improve our offerings, and we are always looking for talented individuals who share our vision.
Your part in the performance
Our bustling head office on Holgate Park Drive currently requires a Kitchen Assistant to join our brilliant catering team. This role will offer the opportunity to be an integral part of a small team in our well-equipped staff café and bar. Our daily offering provides high quality, yet good value, breakfasts, hot lunches, snacks salads and sandwiches.

You will be working closely with our experienced head-chef and sous-chef, playing an instrumental part in the day-to-day operation of our staff canteen. Your day to day will include general kitchen and food service including.

• Supporting our chefs in food preparation
• Hot and Cold food counter service
• Restocking during and after service
• Making hot drinks to order
• Assisting with cleaning the kitchen and washing up throughout the day
• Taking cash/card payments
• Cleaning down at the end of the day

HOURS OF WORK ARE MONDAY TO FRIDAY 9AM UNTIL 3PM

From time to time there will also be some additional shifts required to cover functions held in the company bar and café area (usually once a month, no weekends).
Your Skills and Experience: What We’re Looking For

Whilst we have an idea in mind of what we need, we are inclusive, and we want applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences interested in becoming part of this dynamic team. If you are excited but not sure you tick every box, please apply, you may be the exact person we are looking for.

• You will have previous experience of working in a café or restaurant. Some bar work could also be advantageous.
• You will understand what good customer service is and be passionate about providing good quality food along with great service
• You will have a good understanding of Health and Safety and Food Hygiene regulations
• You will be friendly and helpful and enjoy working as part of a team

If this sounds like you and you want to bring your personality to work, we would love to meet you.
What we’ll give you

Alongside the benefit of working with a fantastic bunch of talented people, we want to help you get the most out of your work and your free time, setting clear objectives and providing development opportunities, whilst ensuring your general wellbeing is at the forefront of our minds.

• A generous discount scheme if you want to buy a product from us.
• Health Assured Employee Assistance Programme, helping you to manage personal issues at work and at home.
• A discounted on-site café and bar at HQ.
• An employee referral scheme.
• Development opportunities and regular one to ones.

Plus, all the usual things you’d expect:

• Employer pension scheme.
• Eyecare vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay.
• A relaxed dress code and great coffee machine.

Job Type: Part-tim

Please refer the Job description for details