Job Ref: TLH1225
Branch: The Lensbury
Location: The Lensbury, Teddington
Salary/Benefits: £25397 plus Tronc, use of leisure, staff discounts and more
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Shift pattern: 5 shifts out of 7
Hours per week: 40 hours per week
Posted date: 11/04/2025
Closing date: 25/05/2025

ABOUT US

Part of London + Regional Hotels, The Lensbury Resort is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds.

THE ROLE

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Assistant to join our production kitchen team.
This role is key to ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen, maintaining high standards of hygiene, and supporting the team in preparing and delivering outstanding food.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist chefs in basic food preparation, such as washing, peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.
• Ensure ingredients are correctly stored, labelled, and rotated following food safety standards.
• Prepare and plate simple dishes as directed by senior kitchen staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, including work surfaces, equipment, and storage areas.
• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen tools using manual or industrial dishwashing methods.
• Follow hygiene and food safety regulations, ensuring compliance with health and safety guidelines.
• Work closely with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure efficient service during busy periods.

To be successful in this role, you must possess the following qualifications, attitude, behaviours, skills, and values:

• Strong work ethic and a proactive attitude.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented mind-set.
• Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining high standards.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety (training can be provided).
• Prior experience in a kitchen or catering environment
• Basic food hygiene certification is an advantage