General Kitchen Assistant
Job Role Summary
We’re looking for a friendly, reliable General Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter to join our catering team at Buddens Activity Centre. Our kitchen is a large marquee-style setup, and we provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner for up to 600 staff and clients each week.
This is a hands-on role in a busy, lively environment, perfect for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and doesn’t mind rolling up their sleeves to help things run smoothly.
The catering team are at the heart of the centre - ensuring a high standard of food preparation, providing nutritious food, looking after clients.
Role Summary
- Report to Head Chef
- April - October
- Buddens Activity Centre
- Additional Benefits
- Uniform Provided
- Up to £13.50 per hour
Key Responsibilities & Tasks
- Supporting the Chef team with the preparation and service of meals
- Helping deliver breakfast, lunch, and dinner to large groups of guests and staff
- Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy, and well-organised, including washing up and cleaning equipment
- Making sure food hygiene and cleanliness standards are always met
- Working safely in a high-volume kitchen within an outdoor activity centre setting
- Helping to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all staff and clients on site
- Following Buddens’ safety procedures, policies, and operating procedures
- Taking part in induction and any required training
- Pitching in with general kitchen duties to support the wider catering team
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety guidelines always
- Use kitchen equipment safely, especially in a marquee-style kitchen environment
- Report any hazards, accidents, or equipment issues promptly
Skills & Experience
ESSENTIAL
- A positive, can-do attitude and willingness to help
- Ability to work as part of a team in a busy kitchen environment.
- Good attention to cleanliness, hygiene, and safety
- Reliable, punctual, and happy to take direction
- Physically able to manage the demands of a practical, active role
- Willingness to work flexible hours, including mornings, evenings, and weekends
DESIRABLE
- Previous experience working in a kitchen, catering, or hospitality role
- Basic food hygiene knowledge or willingness to complete training
- Experience working with large groups or in a high-volume kitchen
- An interest in outdoor activity centres, hospitality, or seasonal work
Personal Qualities
- Positive and enthusiastic attitude
- Good organisational skills & attention to detail
- Punctual, efficient
- Hard working