Kitchen Assistant(SP16)
| Company: | KOREA FOODS COMPANY |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | London, WC2H 8AP |
| Working pattern: | On-site |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 6 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 5 Aug 2026 |
Summary
Contract: Zero Hours Contract, Permanent, Subject to 3-month probation
Working patterns: The role typically requires working on Saturdays and Sundays, totaling 10 hours per week.
Key Responsibilities:
Follow instructions from Head Chef and Shop Manager.
Understand and follow all SOP’s for cooking equipment.
Understand the quality attributes (smell, taste, texture, colour, particulate size, etc.) of the food.
Check for the quality of ingredients handled and report possible problems immediately to the Head Chef and Shop Manager.
Duties include but are not limited to: preparing ingredients, washing all utensils, pots, and any equipment used in the kitchen and assisting Head Chef when required.
Responsible for making sure all food meet HACCP expectations.
Comply with rules and regulations in Korea Foods; Employee Handbook, health and safety manual.
Responsible for maintaining a safe and clean work environment.
Any other reasonable management instruction or request.
The Company:
Korea Foods Company is the leader in the supply of Korean food in the UK. A family-run business, established in 1999, Korea Foods Company has over 500 employees working within its Head Office, Logistics Centres, and Retail Stores.
We import from key brands in Korea, and distribute to the Asian community, focusing on East Asian consumers. We have also seen substantial growth within the supermarket multiples, securing significant listings with Tesco, Morrisons, Asda, and Costco.
We also operate our own retail store network, Seoul Plaza, currently with 21 stores within the estate, with more opening in 2026.
Growth has been consistently double-digit, with a sales turnover in excess of £85 million.
The company is an incredibly dynamic and fast-paced place to work, with ambiguity and transparency that is often associated with family-run businesses. It is, also, whilst not for the faint-hearted, a rewarding workplace where personal achievements are recognised due to the relatively flat management structure.
Key benefits but not limited to, include:
· Paid day off on your birthday
· Yearly bonus
· Holiday starting at 28 days plus a personal day rising to 29 days after 5 years (Bank holidays inclusive);
· Pension scheme 3% contributed by the company
· Annual pay review
· 5% discount from Company’s retail stores Seoul Plaza and Cash and Carry
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