Kitchen Assistant - Amelia's House * North Acton - London

We are seeking a highly skilled and reliable Kitchen Assistant with extensive experience in Mediterranean cuisine to support our kitchen team. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical knowledge, excellent food-safety standards, and a proactive, disciplined approach to kitchen operations. This role is essential in maintaining smooth service, high hygiene standards, and consistent quality across all food preparation areas.,

• Assist line chefs with daily preparation of Mediterranean dishes, including chopping, marinating, portioning, and mise en place.
• Support KP duties, including cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils, work surfaces, and maintaining overall kitchen hygiene.
• Follow correct food storage procedures, including accurate labelling, dating, rotation (FIFO), and temperature control.
• Apply HACCP principles across all prep, cooking, cooling, reheating, and storage processes.
• Ensure compliance with UK food hygiene laws and regulations, maintaining a safe and organised working environment.
• Receive and store deliveries correctly, checking quality, freshness, and temperatures.
• Follow instructions from chefs and management with precision and consistency.
• Maintain punctuality, professionalism, and a strong work ethic during all shifts.
  
  Extensive experience working in professional kitchens, ideally with a focus on Mediterranean cuisine.
• Level 2 Food Hygiene Certificate (essential).
• Strong understanding of HACCP, cooling and reheating procedures, cross-contamination prevention, and allergen awareness.
• Excellent knowledge of food hygiene laws, kitchen safety, and best practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team.
• High level of punctuality, dedication, and reliability.
• Must be able to work full-time.
• Must have permission to work in the UK., A dependable, detail-oriented kitchen professional who takes pride in their craft, supports the wider team, and contributes to a clean, efficient, and well-organised kitchen environment. Someone who understands the rhythm of a busy service and brings both skill and discipline to the role.