Kitchen Assistants required for a UHNW household in Central London

Location: Chelsea & Belgravia, London

Contract: Self-employed basis

Salary: £25 per hour gross

Hours: Minimum 40 hours per week, with a rolling rota / shift-based structure

Start: ASAP

Overview

We are seeking 2 highly capable, experienced and reliable Kitchen Assistants to support the Chef within a busy, fully staffed UHNW private household across residences in Chelsea and Belgravia.

This is a high-standard, fast-moving private household environment where the kitchen must run smoothly, calmly and professionally at all times. The role would suit someone with strong private household, chef support, kitchen assistant, housekeeper/cook or hospitality kitchen experience who is confident working in a structured, demanding environment.

This is not a formal chef position, but it requires someone who is far stronger than a basic kitchen assistant. The successful candidates must be organised, fast, practical, discreet, and able to work to very high standards without needing constant direction.

Working Pattern

The household is looking to appoint two strong people to cover the kitchen support rota.

The exact rota is still being finalised, but the likely structure will involve:

• One person covering the earlier shift, approximately 8am to 3pm / 4pm
  
• One person covering the later shift, approximately 3pm / 4pm to 11pm
  
• Weekend cover will be required
  
• Weekend days may involve longer shifts depending on household needs
  
• The rota is expected to allow each person regular time off, including weekend time off where possible
  

Candidates must be comfortable with a rolling / rotational-style setup and understand that some flexibility will be required, particularly while the structure is being finalised.

Duties Will Include

• Supporting the Chef with food preparation
  
• Washing, preparing and organising ingredients
  
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised and fully operational
  
• Maintaining excellent hygiene and kitchen standards
  
• Assisting during busy service periods
  
• Helping with deliveries, unpacking and stock rotation
  
• Keeping fridges, stores and work areas tidy and well managed
  
• Supporting the smooth running of the kitchen across the day
  
• Clearing down and resetting the kitchen properly
  
• General kitchen assistance as required
  

Important Note

This is a demanding private household environment and the client needs people who can step in quickly, work hard, and support the Chef properly. Candidates must be confident that they can manage the pace, standards and flexibility required.

Only strong, committed and genuinely capable candidates should be considered.

Requirements

The ideal candidate will be:

Highly reliable, punctual and hardworking

Fast, organised and proactive

Calm under pressure

Confident in a busy kitchen environment

• Strong with food preparation and kitchen support
  
• Able to follow instructions quickly and accurately
  
• Comfortable working around chefs, household staff and principals
  
• Discreet, professional and well presented
  
• Flexible with working hours, weekends and a rolling rota
  
• Used to high standards and able to maintain them consistently
  
• Current clear DBS
  
• Right to work UK
  
• London base

This role could suit someone from one of the following backgrounds:

• Private household kitchen assistant
  
• Chef assistant / commis-style support
  
• Housekeeper/cook with strong kitchen skills
  
• Hospitality kitchen support
  
• Yacht, chalet or high-end household background
  
• Strong all-rounder with excellent food prep and organisation skills
  

Benefits

Salary: £25 per hour gross self employed or around this figure