Job Description:

Kitchen Assistant

About The Millpool

The Millpool is a well-regarded venue in Coventry with a busy kitchen serving food all day. The team is small, hands-on, and focused on doing things properly. This is a place where good work is noticed and people who want to grow get the chance to do it.

The role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll work alongside the kitchen team to keep service running smoothly. You'll get involved in all areas of the kitchen, from prep through to plating, giving you a solid grounding in how a professional kitchen operates. This role is designed for someone who wants to develop and, in time, progress towards a chef position.

What's in it for you

• Pay progression — clear path to a higher rate as your skills grow
• Career development — structured path into a kitchen or chef role, with on-the-job training
• Small team — your contribution is noticed and your ambition is encouraged

You'll:

• Prepare ingredients to specification before and during service
• Plate dishes accurately and consistently to the kitchen's standard
• Support the team with general kitchen duties throughout the shift
• Keep your section clean, organised, and stocked at all times
• Follow food hygiene and allergen procedures correctly on every shift
• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation, and end-of-day kitchen close-down
• Learn as you go, picking up new skills with the guidance of the kitchen team

What you'll bring:

Essential:

• Some kitchen or catering experience, however informal
• Reliable, with the commitment to turn up and work hard every shift
• Comfortable working at pace in a kitchen environment
• Eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship
• Genuine interest in cooking and a desire to progress within this field.

Useful, not essential:

• Basic food hygiene awareness or a Level 2 Food Safety certificate

Working arrangements

• Location: Coventry (CV2)
• Contract: Permanent | Full-time
• Hours: 10am–9pm shifts, 5–6 days per week
• Physical: role involves extended periods of standing in a kitchen environment

Ready to apply?

If you're looking for a role where you can learn quickly and build a real career in the kitchen, click to apply and we'll be in touch.