Kitchen Assistant

Description

Our Kitchen Assistants / Team Members are responsible for preparing our food offering to the highest quality and standards.

Their role is crucial in maintaining a smooth and efficient operation in the kitchen.

Opening hours : from 10.00am to 2.00am from Monday to Sunday

What you\’ll do at Pasta Evangelists

• Ensuring that the kitchen is set up and ready for each service with the right amount of prepared Pasta Sauces and other ingredients that ensure the right amount for quick service but does not negatively impact food costs i.e. wastage. Including preparing par levels in the pre-prepared cold delivery fridge
• Wear a full smart clean uniform to the brand standard at all times whilst on shift and protective clothing as required.
• Ensure the full Pasta Evangelists Standard is adhered to, thereby ensuring our Pasta and other Products are kept to the highest possible standard for Best product quality to our customer.
• To ensure that the kitchen is exceptionally clean and complies with all Health and Safety / Quality and Safety regulations.
• To keep an eye on the Availability and Inform the Team leaders and wider team in advance.
• Document and keep a record of information on food as appropriate to the company policy and effective date labelling and make sure stock rotation principles (FIFO) are fully adhered to.
• Ensure that all par levels are maintained.
• Ensure any food wastage is recorded accurately.
• Utilise the SOP to maximise the quality and speed of food readiness.
• For all equipment i.e. Fridges, Pasta Boiler, Ovens, Microwaves etc ensure that the right temperature records are kept and the correct procedures are followed for safe food handling.
• Ensure all equipment is maintained to the SOP standard. E.g. Kitchen management system, oven, fridges, freezers etc.
• Preparing and cooking food to the highest of standards and complying with the preparation of all food that meets Pasta Evangelist’s requirements as laid out within “How to Cards”
• Ensure all food is prepared quickly, in the correct order, to the How to Card standard and in line with all SOP’s.
• Full Checking deliveries into the Store and reporting any issues to the Team Leader / Manager. To Ensure that all deliveries are Received & stored appropriately and storage requirements are adhered to.
• Full Operating the wash-up area effectively and ensuring any equipment used is thoroughly cleaned.
• Full Use correct signage whilst cleaning is taking place.
• Full Ensure that all rubbish is disposed of correctly at all times, following the company waste management processes in relation to recycling and adhering to Local Authority requirements.
• Reporting of any equipment defects quickly to Team leader or Area Manager.
• Full Ensure that all close down kitchen procedures are followed and that the kitchen is always clean and prepared as possible for the next shift.
• Full Regularly organise pest checks and report any concerns to the Team leader and higher management.

Who are you

• You have knowledge of safe food handling, storage, and preparation techniques to prevent foodborne illnesses (preferable).
• You are familiar with basic culinary techniques such as chopping, slicing, dicing, and measuring ingredients.
• You have the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment, prioritize tasks, and manage time effectively.
• You are meticulous and detail-oriented when it comes to food preparation, cleaning, and maintaining kitchen organization.
• You have the ability to work well as part of a team, communicate effectively with colleagues, and follow instructions from the Team Leader and / or Area Manager.
• You are willing to adapt to changing situations, work schedules, and tasks as required in a dynamic kitchen environment.

What we can offer

• £12.21 per hour – £13.21 per hour from midnight onwards
• Monthly bonus according to site performance
• Join a dynamic, fast-moving & diverse team
• Regular team socials
• Free Pasta Evangelists products
• Referral Scheme bonus
• Cycle to work scheme
• Development Opportunities – you can grow inside the business

Pasta Evangelists was born nine years ago out of a desire to become the authority in fresh pasta. We’re on a mission to reimagine and elevate pasta as a category, which is worth a staggering £3.8bn yet has seen little innovation for decades.

Since launching our original fresh pasta recipe kit service in 2016, we have built a cult following of British pasta lovers – our Evangelists – who are passionate about discovering the breadth and variety of pasta, as well as the irresistible stories behind it.

Today, Pasta Evangelists is backed by Barilla (the world’s biggest pasta company) and is proud to be the UK’s biggest pasta brand by revenues, as well as one of the UK’s fastest-growing startups . In addition to our website, our recipe kits are also available for customers to purchase through major online retailers like Ocado.

Building on this success, we are now disrupting Britain’s pizza-centric Italian dining scene with the launch of our very own Pasta Evangelists restaurants along with our high-end Harrods Pasta Bar . These are not just Italian eateries — they are vibrant destinations where guests can experience the extraordinary diversity of pasta, alongside exceptional service, bold creativity, and a true passion for great food. You can visit us at our first locations in Chiswick, Richmond, Greenwich and Farringdon, where guests can enjoy a delicious meal and also take part in our much loved pasta-making classes.

At the same time, we continue to expand our fresh pasta takeaway concept, available on pastaevangelists.com and through major delivery platforms like Deliveroo, UberEats and JustEat. With more than 40 kitchens now operating across the UK — including in Scotland and Wales — we are growing our footprint rapidly and bringing fresh pasta to more customers every day.

Our state-of-the‑art Pastificio in Acton, West London — the largest in the UK — enables us to produce a wide range of artisanal pasta and sauces, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in this beloved category.

Looking ahead, our key focus is on opening more restaurants and creating unique spaces that celebrate pasta in all its shapes, offering something far beyond the traditional Italian experience.

Given our ambitions, we are looking for exceptional professionals to lead our business through this next exciting chapter of growth.