Kitchen Assistant

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Interview prep

Expect questions on hygiene, food safety routines, and working under pressure with a small kitchen team.

• How you clean and sanitize stations between tasks.
• How you would check and log fridge or freezer temperatures.
• Examples of supporting cooks during a busy service.

Fit summary

A strong fit if you are reliable, tidy, and comfortable with physical kitchen work—cleaning, carrying stock, and backing cooks at The White Star Tavern without needing prior chef-level cooking.

Day in the role

As a Kitchen Assistant at The White Star Tavern in Southampton, your shift centres on keeping the kitchen safe, stocked, and moving.

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
• Help cooks with prep and fetch items they need during service.
• Check and record food and fridge/freezer temperatures.
• Move supplies between storage and stations; store food correctly to limit spoilage.
• Empty trash and clean kitchen bins.

FAQ from this listing

Is this a remote kitchen role?

No. The listing is on-site in Southampton, Hampshire.

What does a Kitchen Assistant mainly do?

Core duties include cleaning and sanitizing, assisting cooks, recording temperatures, moving supplies, storing food, and handling kitchen waste.

Where can I read the occupation summary?

See O*NET’s Kitchen Assistant profile at onetonline.org.

Occupation tasks (O*NET)

Public-domain labor data — prepare examples for 2–3 of these.

• Clean and sanitize work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
• Assist cooks and kitchen staff with various tasks as needed, and provide cooks with needed items.
• Take and record temperature of food and food storage areas, such as refrigerators and freezers.
• Carry food supplies, equipment, and utensils to and from storage and work areas.
• Remove trash and clean kitchen garbage containers.
• Store food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
• Weigh or measure ingredients.
• Vacuum dining area and sweep and mop kitchen floor.

O*NET source

Role overview (listing rewrite)

Kitchen Assistant at The White Star Tavern in Southampton, Hampshire Role Overview We are seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our team at The White Star Tavern. This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking to contribute to the vibrant and dynamic atmosphere of our award-winning hotel, bar, and restaurant located close to the river on the bustling Ox street. Core Duties Assist in the preparation of food items according to recipes and standards Maintain a clean and organized kitchen environment at all times Aid in the setup, service, and breakdown of dining areas as required Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations during food handling and preparation Support other kitchen staff members with tasks as needed What We're Looking For A proactive attitude towards work and a willingness to learn new skills Basic culinary knowledge or a desire to gain experience in the field Attention to detail when preparing food items The ability to work well under pressure during peak service times Good communication and teamwork skills Working at The White Star Tavern At Fuller’s, we celebrate diversity and encourage our team members to bring their true selves to work. Our core values of doing things the right way, being part of the family, celebrating individuality, and always asking what's next? define who we are as a company. We offer a supportive and inclusive environment where each member of the team plays an important role in creating memorable experiences for our guests. Applying for This Role To apply, complete your application directly on this page, or you'll be redirected to the employer's application platform to finish submitting there. We look forward to welcoming you to The White Star Tavern team!

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• What does success look like in the first 90 days for this role?
• How is the team structured, and who would I work with most?
• What tools and systems does this role use daily?
• Is the work primarily based in Southampton, Hampshire, hybrid, or fully remote?