Kitchen Assistant

• Company: One Garden Brighton
• Closing Date: 30-04-2026
• Location: One Garden Brighton
• Salary: £22,730 per annum
• Hours: 32.5 hours per week
• Contact Email: recruitment@plumpton.ac.uk

Description

One Garden Brighton is seeking a reliable, organised and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistant to support the daily operation of the kitchen and bakery service within our vibrant visitor attraction. 

This is a practical, hands‑on role, ideal for someone who enjoys working in a fast‑paced food environment and takes pride in high standards of food preparation, presentation and hygiene. 

About the Role 

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will play an important role in supporting the smooth running of the kitchen and bakery provision at One Garden Brighton. You will be responsible for preparing grab‑and‑go food items, ensuring the bakery counter is well stocked and presented, and maintaining a clean, safe and well‑organised kitchen environment. 

Working closely with the kitchen, bakery and front‑of‑house teams, you will help ensure visitors receive high‑quality food offerings and a consistently positive experience. 

You will: 

• Prepare a consistent range of grab‑and‑go food items in line with recipes, portion guidance and food safety standards
• Support food preparation tasks under the direction of the kitchen team
• Package, label and store food correctly in accordance with food safety requirements
• Receive, organise and display baked goods supplied by the bakery team
• Ensure the bakery counter is fully stocked, attractively presented and maintained throughout service
• Follow stock rotation procedures to minimise waste and maintain freshness
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation within all kitchen areas
• Clean and sanitise work surfaces, equipment, utensils and storage areas
• Assist with washing up and waste disposal as required
• Report hazards, maintenance issues or equipment faults promptly
• Assist with deliveries, stock storage and inventory rotation
• Follow all internal policies, procedures and food safety standards, including allergen awareness
• Work collaboratively with chefs, bakers and front‑of‑house colleagues
• Support events, functions and College promotional activities, including occasional evening working 

You will also contribute to maintaining the reputation of One Garden Brighton as a high‑quality food and visitor destination. 

About You 

We are looking for a motivated and dependable individual who takes pride in high standards, works well within a team and remains calm and organised in a busy environment. 

Essential: 

• Experience working in a kitchen, café or food service environment
• Understanding of food hygiene and preparation practices
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Excellent communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced environment
• Able to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
• Flexible approach to working hours, including weekends and bank holidays 

Desirable: 

• Personal Licence holder
• Full UK driving licence
• Access to own vehicle
• First Aid qualification 

You will be proactive, adaptable and committed to delivering food services to a high standard. 

Working Hours 

This role is 32.5 hours per week, worked Wednesday to Sunday, 07:00–14:00. 

One Garden Brighton is open seven days per week, all year round. Some flexibility will be required to support evening functions, events and whole‑college promotional activities. 

Why Join Us? 

At Plumpton College, we live our values—Ambitious, Professional, Enterprising, Passionate, Supportive and Progressive—in everything we do. 

You’ll benefit from: 

• 22 days’ annual leave plus 8 bank holidays (with TOIL applied where bank holidays are worked)
• Automatic enrolment into the NEST Pension Scheme
• Access to Continuous Professional Development opportunities
• A supportive team environment within a unique visitor attraction 

All new colleagues receive a structured induction and ongoing support from their line manager to help them succeed and develop in their role. 

Equality, Diversity & Safeguarding 

Plumpton College is committed to the promotion of equal opportunities and the elimination of unfair discrimination. We welcome applications from all sections of the community. 

This role involves work within an establishment mainly for children and therefore requires a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. 

We reserve the right to interview or close this vacancy early should a high volume of applications be received. Early applications are encouraged.