Kitchen Assistant - Farm Kitchen

Kitchen Assistant

Up to £12.92ph for over 21s, plus performance bonus and fantastic benefits

40 hours per week across 5 days (9:00–17:30), flexibility to work weekends in future required.

Due to the location of the Estate a driving license is recommended for this role

Role closes: 8th June 2026

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Be part of a warm kitchen family, preparing nourishing meals from the heart of our estate.

Our Kitchen Assistant

The Farm Kitchen at Avalon Farm is a purpose-built food production facility at the heart of The Newt in Somerset’s food strategy. It produces high-quality products for our restaurants, farm shop, ecommerce platform, and staff food operations. The Kitchen Assistant's primary responsibility is to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the production and packing areas. This includes cleaning equipment, workspaces, and ensuring compliance with food safety protocols. Secondary to this, the role supports production & packing operations as required, assisting the team to meet production targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform thorough cleaning of all production and packing areas, equipment, and utensils in line with hygiene schedules.
• Ensure compliance with food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Complete cleaning records and documentation accurately for audit purposes.
• Monitor and maintain cleaning supplies and report shortages promptly.
• Assist with packing operations when required, including operating machinery and meeting quality standards.
• Support start-up and close-down procedures, ensuring areas are sanitised and ready for production.
• Work collaboratively with the packing team to maintain workflow and cleanliness during operations.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with our complimentary use of our gym and wellbeing classes.
• Look after your wellbeing with complimentary access to our Spa and swimming pools and our exclusive benefit of 50% off Spa Treatments.
• Enjoy shopping in both our shops on estate and online with 30% discount for all our colleagues and free delivery for any online purchases.
• Discover exclusive perks with our discounted hotel stays for staff, accompanied by a fantastic 30% discount at our restaurants.
• Complimentary garden membership for the Newt and our partner gardens including the Eden Project, Kew Gardens and The Lost Gardens of Heligan.
• Complimentary staff meal each shift – crafted by our dedicated kitchen team, often featuring fresh produce from our estate.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our colleague recognition programme “Newt Awards” with the opportunity to achieve a variety of amazing rewards including a complimentary Hotel Stay.
• Support from our Employee Assistance Programme for both yourself and your family.
• A team that knows how to have fun with regular team engagement activities including Fun Squad events, which include activities such as Go-Karting and Wine Tasting, to name but a few.
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team.

What we’re looking for

• Flexible, reliable team player with a positive attitude and good communication skills
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Comfortable supporting both food preparation and pot-wash
• Commitment to high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety
• Previous experience in a catering environment (desirable)
• Food Safety qualification (desirable; full training provided)

Where you’ll be working

With a focus on ready-to-eat meals, slow-cooked meats, and soups, the Farm Kitchen operates using best-in-class equipment and ingredients grown and reared on-site. The environment is fast-paced, quality-driven, and offers a rare opportunity to contribute to a vertically integrated food production system with sustainability and excellence at its core.

Who are we — The Newt in Somerset

Nestled within an expanse of rolling fields and steeped in ancient history, our luxury country estate stands as a haven of refined elegance, inviting guests to explore acres of captivating gardens, meandering pathways, and enriching exhibitions - accessible 364 days a year for our members. Our hotel extends a warm welcome, offering a home-away-from-home experience where impeccable service flourishes in an ambiance of unassuming sophistication. Beyond the estate, the Newt's essence remains tangible, with our Ecommerce teams delivering our finest products to homes, while media and membership endeavours keep them informed of our latest developments. Behind the scenes, a tapestry of talented teams - from Housekeeping to HR, Finance to Farming - collaborates harmoniously, crafting an unforgettable journey of growth, development, and innovation, where every contribution creates unparalleled experiences.

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