Demi Chef de Partie

Position: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Burnt Umber Brasserie
Reports To: Head Chef

We are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Assistant to join our dynamic team, supporting the kitchen operations and maintaining the high standards that define the Burnt Umber Brasserie experience.

Key Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Assistant, your role will be essential in ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen. Your duties will include:

1. Food Preparation: Assisting chefs with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling, chopping, and portioning ingredients.
2. Kitchen Maintenance: Ensuring the kitchen is clean, tidy, and well-organised at all times.
3. Dishwashing: Washing dishes, utensils, pots, and pans promptly and ensuring they are ready for use.
4. Stock Handling: Assisting with the receipt, unpacking, and proper storage of deliveries, ensuring stock rotation is followed.
5. Health & Safety Compliance: Adhering to food hygiene and safety regulations, including proper handling of kitchen equipment and cleaning chemicals.
6. Support: Assisting chefs by fetching ingredients or assisting with plating when required.
7. Waste Management: Disposing of kitchen waste responsibly, recycling where possible, and minimising food waste.

Skills and Qualities

The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm, reliability, and a willingness to learn. Key attributes include:

1. Strong attention to detail and cleanliness.
2. Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
3. Good communication and teamwork skills.
4. Punctuality and a strong work ethic with a can-do attitude.
5. Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety practices (training will be provided if necessary).
6. Physical stamina to handle the demands of a busy kitchen environment.

Requirements

Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment is preferred but not essential. Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required. A positive attitude and eagerness to contribute to the success of the brasserie.

What We Offer

Opportunities for career progression and training within a professional kitchen environment. Staff meals and drinks during shifts. A supportive and friendly team atmosphere. Use of the Bagel Factory 24hrs gym.

Experience: Required
Employment: Part-time
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am - 4:30pm; Saturday - Sunday 8am - 17:30pm
Salary: £12.5 – £13.5 hourly
Starting time: Immediate start!

About Burnt Umber Brasserie: Family-run restaurant with a choice of branch and lunch menu in the heart of Hackney Wick. Burnt Umber is a cozy brasserie and restaurant serving excellent food from the Balkan area and Mediterranean cuisine.