Kitchen Assistant - Daytime Hours

Kitchen Assistant

£12.48ph for over 21s, £11.44ph for 18-21s, £9.50ph for under 18s plus tronc and fantastic benefits

45 hours per week across 5 days, regular weekends and bank holidays

Advert expires: 23rd July 2025

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Our Cyder Bar Kitchen Assistant

Reporting to the Executive Head Chef, our Kitchen Assistants will operate daily operations in our Cyder bar kitchen. Within our kitchen you will receive guidance, support, and training from senior chefs. As part of your daily responsibilities you will need to be able to manage the section, assist in ordering, maintain cleanliness and ensure a seamless culinary experience for our guests. We have a variety of food offerings available at the Cyder Bar Kitchen, you will be preparing vegan pasties, sausage rolls and cooking our winter toastie offering to order. You will also be required to serve freshly made soups and stews prepared in our Central production unit. We also have a selection of fresh pastries and cakes from our bakery in which you will maintain and monitor stock levels for ordering.

What we can offer

• A positive workplace environment with opportunities to develop both personally and professionally.
• Stay in shape with 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 meal whilst on shift, created using fresh produce from our estate by our dedicated staff food chefs
• 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 monthly team activities and Estate-wide team events
• Access your earnings at anytime with Wagestream, with access to nationwide brand discounts
• Up to 30 days annual leave each year for our full-time team

What we're looking for

• Previous experience in high paced kitchens desirable
• Ability to work well under pressure in the public eye
• Confidence in talking to others
• Good attention to detail
• Great time management and self-motivated
• Passion for food, beverage, and luxury hospitality
• Ability to give and receive clear instructions
• A willingness to learn

Where you’ll be working

The Cyder Bar Kitchen

The Cyder Bar is the go-to spot in our gardens for delicious pastries, fresh salads and a variety of drinks. Whether our guests are looking for a warming coffee on a cold day or a refreshing cyder to sip in the sun.

Estate Events and BBQs

With a full year’s worth of events planned out, such as Apple Day and our Garden Lates series, our visitors can dine al-fresco with delicious BBQ’d meat and veg fresh from the Estate. As an addition to daily operations at the Cyder bar we also run seasonal pop ups of waffles and pancakes

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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