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We are looking for a Casual Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter to join our hardworking and friendly kitchen team. While this role involves physical work and dishwashing, it also offers a genuine opportunity to start your culinary journey. We are a from-scratch kitchen, and you’ll be working alongside classically trained, skilled chefs who are passionate about food and developing people. If you’re reliable, team-focused, and keen to learn, this could be the perfect first step into a professional kitchen.
What to Expect From Us
- A strong commitment to training and development within the wider group
- Regular progression opportunities and salary reviews in line with the industry
- Paid staff events twice a year
- A supportive, professional, and enjoyable working environment
We expect our teams to work hard and be committed, but we also believe enjoying your job is just as important.
Our ideal candidate will be:
- Happy to work longer hours during the busy summer months
- Eager to learn, ideally with an interest in food
- A team player with a positive attitude
- Ready to work in a fun, fast-paced, and proactive kitchen
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Key Responsibilities
- Cleaning the kitchen to ensure it is ready for the next day
- Maintaining food storage areas, including fridges and freezers
- Receiving deliveries and organising stock correctly
- Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
- Loading and unloading the dishwasher
- Removing kitchen waste and disposing of it safely
- Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment such as cookers and food mixers
- Supporting chefs with basic food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping ingredients)
- Assisting the kitchen team as required during service
Requirements
- No experience necessary – full training will be provided
- A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Full-time hours available for the right candidate
If you’re looking to get your foot in the door of a professional kitchen and learn from experienced chefs while being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.
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The Hope & Anchor is a beautiful riverside pub, restaurant & inn nestled in the heart of Ross-On-Wye with multiple dining options for customers including a traditional pub bar and a modern cocktail bar, two restaurants, a riverside hut serving those on the go, and a spacious garden with outdoor seating including a Bandstand and all-weather tent area, both of which can house entertainment. We also have 12 beautiful recently refurbished riverside en-suite rooms available, with breakfast included and served in the pub.
Having joined the Country House Weddings portfolio in 2020, we are backed by over 30 years of experience when it comes to catering, customer service, and event planning and management. Giving our customers the peace of mind that they will be well looked after during their time with us.
Our fantastic team is made up of expert chefs, enthusiastic bar and wait staff, experienced managers, and dedicated housekeepers, all of which provide the best service day in and day out across all areas of our venue.
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