Labman Automation
Kitchen Assistant
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Position: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Labman HQ, Stokesley, North Yorkshire
Salary: £13.50 per hour
Employment Type: Part-Time (Monday - Friday, 10:00am - 2:00pm)
At Labman Automation, we design and build bespoke robotic systems that enable science through technology. Our work supports global customers across industries from pharmaceuticals to materials science, developing automation that makes the world’s most advanced research faster, safer, and more sustainable.
We are looking for a friendly and reliable Kitchen Assistant to support the day-to-day running of our staff catering facility at Labman HQ. You’ll work alongside our Catering Manager to provide a clean, welcoming and efficient lunchtime service for our employees.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who enjoys working with people, takes pride in maintaining high standards and isn't afraid to get stuck in.
What You'll Do:
- Assist with basic food preparation, including preparing ingredients and plating food.
- Support the lunchtime service and serve food and drinks in a friendly and professional manner.
- Keep the kitchen, serving areas and dining spaces clean, tidy and well presented.
- Support the Catering Manager with opening, lunchtime service and closing duties.
- Wash up, clean equipment and ensure workspaces are cleared and organised.
- Restock food, drinks, consumables and cleaning supplies.
- Help maintain appropriate stock rotation and reduce food and material waste.
- Follow food hygiene, allergen awareness, cleaning and health and safety procedures.
- Report any equipment faults, hazards, stock issues or other concerns to the Catering Manager.
- Support other reasonable catering duties as required.
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What You'll Need:
- A friendly, approachable and positive attitude.
- Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
- Good attention to cleanliness, hygiene and presentation.
- Able to work effectively as part of a small team.
- Comfortable working in a busy environment during lunchtime service.
- Good communication skills.
- Able to follow instructions and established procedures.
- A practical, hands-on approach and willingness to get stuck in.
- Previous catering or kitchen experience would be beneficial, but isn't essential as training will be provided.
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Company Benefits:
- 33 days' annual holiday (rising to 38 over 5 years) including public holidays.
- Private Healthcare with Aviva.
- 5% employer pension (no upper earnings cap).
- Enhanced maternity pay (long service applicable).
- Enhanced paternity leave.
- Free in-house gym, squash, bouldering wall, and countless clubs.
- A friendly and unique working environment at Labman HQ.
Labman Values:
- IN IT TOGETHER - Shared effort, shared success
- EXCELLENCE - Delivering the highest quality in everything we do
- HUMILITY - Grounded, respectful, and always learning
- SUSTAINABILITY - Building a business that lasts
- FUN - Friendly, enthusiastic, and a bit different
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