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Dobbies Garden Centres Limited
Category: Hospitality & Catering, Size: 11-50
KITCHEN ASSISTANT: Dobbies Garden Centres Limited
An opportunity has arisen for a talented, enthusiastic individual to join a successful and dynamic organisation. This role will suit an individual who has a passion to deliver consistent and exceptional service and who wishes to develop their career. Dobbies Garden Centres Limited offers a rewarding career for the right individual. The successful candidate will have a can do attitude and be able to work as part of a team. Please visit the website for further information about this role.
Position: Kitchen Assistant
Location: Lasswade
Hours: Full Time
Salary Guide: £17,000 – £25,000
Last Updated: 26 May 2025
Job Category: Hospitality & Catering
Kitchen Assistant Role:
A Catering Assistant, or Kitchen Assistant, helps the Chef to prepare food and keep the kitchen clean. Duties include preparing meal ingredients, setting dining tables and ensuring that guests have a quality dining experience.
Other Duties:
- Assisting with basic food preparation activities, including washing, peeling and cutting vegetables
- Cleaning and sanitising all tableware and chafing dishes before catering events
- Setting up dining areas by arranging chairs, tables, banners and tents, according to the Catering Manager or Events Manager’s instructions
- Loading and unloading food, tableware and catering supplies on and off of catering vehicles
- Ensuring there is no shortage of supplies by managing orders and inventory
- Accepting deposits and discussing the price of catering services with clients
- Answering guests’ questions and handling complaints related to catering services during an event
