Kitchen Assistant
About The Millpool
The Millpool is a well-regarded venue in Coventry with a busy kitchen serving food all day. The team is small, hands-on, and focused on doing things properly. This is a place where good work is noticed and people who want to grow get the chance to do it.
The role
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll work alongside the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly. You'll get involved in all areas of the kitchen, from prep through to plating, giving you a solid grounding in how a professional kitchen operates. This role is designed for someone who wants to develop and, in time, progress towards a chef position.
What's in it for you
- Pay progression — clear path to a higher rate as your skills grow
- Career development — structured path into a kitchen or chef role, with on-the-job training
- Small team — your contribution is noticed and your ambition is encouraged
You'll:
- Prepare ingredients to specification before and during service
- Plate dishes accurately and consistently to the kitchen's standard
- Support the team with general kitchen duties throughout the shift
- Keep your section clean, organised, and stocked at all times
- Follow food hygiene and allergen procedures correctly on every shift
- Assist with deliveries, stock rotation, and end-of-day kitchen close-down
- Learn as you go, picking up new skills with the guidance of the kitchen team
What you'll bring:
Essential:
- Some kitchen or catering experience, however informal
- Reliable, with the commitment to turn up and work hard every shift
- Comfortable working at pace in a kitchen environment
- Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
- Genuine interest in cooking and a desire to progress within this field.
Useful, not essential:
- Basic food hygiene awareness or a Level 2 Food Safety certificate
Working arrangements
- Location: Coventry (CV2)
- Contract: Permanent | Full-time
- Hours: 10am–9pm shifts, 5–6 days per week
- Physical: role involves extended periods of standing in a kitchen environment
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