Kitchen assistant

at  Piccolino

Individual Restaurants has an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team based in Harrogate. You will be working on a full time, permanent basis, and in return receive a competitive salary (inc. tronc)

ABOUT US:

Individual Restaurants are one of the UK’s leading privately owned restaurant groups with 30 upmarket Italian and Grill restaurants in central London, major UK cities, affluent towns and their suburbs. Our collection includes Piccolino, Riva Blu, Piccolo and our iconic Bar & Grills.
We are key players in the premium-casual dining market with a stellar reputation as one of the best companies to be part of in our industry.
Our amazing restaurants offer excellent quality of food, and service in beautiful stylish restaurants. “We aim be the best Italian or Grill restaurant in town and to beat guest’s expectations each and every time they visit”.
We are looking for individuals with a passion for hospitality and great food and who have a flair for delivering excellent customer service to join our team!

THE ROLE:

As a Kitchen Assistant in our restaurant, you will report into the Head Chef and be responsible for maintaining the highest standard of cleanliness and tidiness, according to current health and food hygiene legislation, at all times.

WHAT WILL YOU BE DOING AS OUR KITCHEN ASSISTANT?

• Thoroughly cleaning of designated areas, sweeping and mopping of floors, ensuring that all surfaces are hygienically cleaned as instructed by the Line Manager
• Cleaning of the fridges, shelving, food preparation areas, cupboards and trolleys.
• Managing staff areas inc. bathrooms and kitchen laundry.
• Preparing the dishwasher for the days use and advising the manager of any faults and chemical requisitions required
• Making sure that all the dirty crockery and cutlery is cleared off the service racks, wash in the appropriate manner, stacked correctly or taken to the appropriate outlet
• Making sure that your designated machines and equipment are kept clean and that all cleaning schedules are followed, all rubbish, food waste and recyclable materials must be removed and disposed of in the correct containers
• Adhering to all legislative requirements including those concerning food hygiene, and health and safety at work.
• Supporting the kitchen in basic food preparation after training when neccessary.