Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant at Pasta Evangelists

Department:
Takeaway

Location:

Cloud Kitchen – Birmingham

Compensation: £12.21 – £13.00 per hour (up to £13.21 from midnight onward)

Opening hours: 10:00 am to 2:00 am, Monday to Sunday

Our Kitchen Assistants/Team Members are responsible for preparing our food offering to the highest quality and standards and ensuring a smooth, efficient kitchen operation.

• Set up the kitchen for each service with the correct amounts of pasta sauces and other ingredients, balancing speed and food cost.
• Wear a full smart clean uniform to brand standard at all times and protective clothing as required.
• Maintain the highest standard of food quality and safety, following the Pasta Evangelists SOP and “How to Cards.”
• Keep the kitchen exceptionally clean and compliant with Health & Safety, Quality & Safety regulations.
• Monitor stock levels and notify team leaders and wider team in advance of shortages.
• Record information on food per company policy, ensuring FIFO stock rotation.
• Track and record food wastage accurately.
• Use the SOP to maximize the quality and speed of food readiness.
• Maintain temperature records for all equipment (fridges, pasta boiler, ovens, microwaves) and follow safe food handling procedures.
• Keep all equipment maintained to SOP standards, e.g., kitchen management system, ovens, fridges, freezers.
• Prepare and cook food to the highest standards, complying with “How to Cards” and SOP.
• Delivery management: accurately check incoming deliveries and report any issues; ensure proper receipt and storage.
• Operate the wash‑up area effectively, cleaning equipment thoroughly.
• Use correct signage during cleaning operations.
• Dispose of rubbish correctly, following waste management processes and local authority requirements.
• Report any equipment defects quickly to team leader or area manager.
• Follow all close‑down kitchen procedures; leave the kitchen clean for the next shift.
• Organise pest checks regularly and report concerns to the team leader and higher management.

• Knowledgeable of safe food handling, storage, and preparation techniques to prevent foodborne illness.
• Familiar with basic culinary techniques such as chopping, slicing, dicing, and measuring ingredients.
• Can work efficiently in a fast‑paced environment, prioritising tasks and managing time effectively.
• Detail‑oriented in food preparation, cleaning, and kitchen organisation.
• Team‑player who communicates effectively and follows instructions from team leaders or area managers.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing situations, schedules, and tasks in a dynamic kitchen environment.

• £12.21 per hour – £13.21 from midnight onward.
• Monthly bonus according to site performance.
• A dynamic, fast‑moving & diverse team.
• Regular team socials.
• Free Pasta Evangelists products.
• Referral scheme bonus.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Development opportunities – grow inside the business.

Entry level

Full‑time

Management and Manufacturing

Industry: Food and Beverage Services

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