The Clockspire - Kitchen Assistant

WSH Restaurants is a unique collection of stunning restaurants, bars and one hotel based in different locations around the UK, each with its own character, offering great hospitality through exceptional food and warm, skilful service. We aim to be the very best and set incredibly high standards because we care passionately about our food, service, people and customers. To create individual, world‐class dining destinations, united in their unwavering standards of quality and service, and revered for their uniquely refined and relaxed ambience.

The Clockspire, originally built by Sir William Medlycott in 1864 as a school, has been brought back to its former glory creating a warm and welcoming restaurant. Set by the quaint Somerset village of Milborne Port, the restaurant offers a memorable experience from a spectacular view by the large windows and lofted ceilings with statement chandeliers to seasonal and locally foraged exceptional dishes along with carefully selected wines.

At The Clockspire, we want to provide an amazing experience for our guests, focused on delicious food and drink with a creative flair and a passion for seasonal ingredients. We want to share this love with our guests and our teams and create memories and incredible opportunities, as part of a growing restaurant group (WSH Restaurants) there is potential to grow and develop with exciting opportunities.

We are looking for individuals that want to join and assist our kitchen team to maintain the cleaning and washing with the BOH areas and support the chefs in developing a safe place to work. Up to £13 per hour.

• Dishwashing: Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using industrial dishwashers.
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food preparation areas. Empty rubbish bins and ensure proper disposal of waste materials.
• Food Preparation: Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients.
• Inventory Management: Assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Compliance with Health and Safety: Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order.

Qualifications:

• No formal education is required, but a high school diploma or equivalent may be preferred.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Hands-on and proactive approach.
• Able to work autonomously and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management.

Benefits:

• Complimentary meals during shifts.
• Life Assurance.
• Unrivalled opportunities for progression within the company.
• 28 days holiday, increasing with length of service.
• Recommend a friend scheme with great bonuses for individual referrals.
• Exclusive access to our HAPI scheme which offers everyday discounts including money off gym memberships, travel, online shopping, gadgets and much more.
• Reward programmes, long service awards, employee recognition and performance incentives.
• Enrolment into workplace pension scheme.
• Employee assistance programme and access to wellbeing hub.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

If you love providing great service and want to be part of a fantastic team, we'd love to hear from you!