Kitchen Assistant


Company:	Baxterstorey
Salary:	£12.80 to £12.80 an hour
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Burton upon trent, DE14 2WA
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	18 Sept 2026
Closing date:	18 Oct 2026

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Summary

Company Description

Baxterstorey are looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at a busy location fin Burton on a temporary contract.

Working as a Kitchen Assistant for Baxterstorey will require you to be an ambassador for this brand and deliver food that creates lasting memories. As a Kitchen Assistant, you’ll play a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly and efficiently.

We create fabulous events whatever or wherever the space. We’ve shown time and again that we know our clients inside out, providing outstanding hospitality in complex and historically or culturally sensitive spaces.

As a Kitchen Assistant you will benefit from the following:

Up to 35 days annual leave (dependant on job role and location)

Access to everyday discounts and communication portal

Chef whites provided

Employee assistance programme

Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues

Birthday off

Job Description

Temporary contract until January 2027

Salary: from £12.80 per hour

Various shifts available:

8:00am -12:00pm

4:00pm - 8:00pm

0:00am - 4:00am

7 day a week operation

12 hour contract - Overtime Available

Key responsibilities include:

Assisting chefs with basic food preparation (e.g. chopping vegetables, preparing sauces, plating dishes)

Serving customers and use of cashless tills

Keeping all kitchen areas clean, hygienic, and organised at all times

Operating dishwashing equipment and handwashing kitchenware

Handling deliveries and ensuring stock is stored properly

Emptying bins, cleaning floors, and maintaining general hygiene

Following all food safety and health regulations

Helping with stock rotation and reporting low inventory levels

Filling vending machines

Qualifications

Hardworking and enthusiastic

A team player with a positive attitude

Able to work in a fast-paced environment

Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn

Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but not essential — training will be provided

Additional Information

A career at Baxterstorey UK means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

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