The vast majority of kitchen jobs involve providing assistance to other catering staff, typically working alongside the chefs or the head chef to ensure that food hygiene is maintained and food preparation and storage areas are kept tidy and clean. A kitchen assistant may also help to prepare some food stuffs, such as salad. Though roles can sometimes require experience, many jobs in this area suit attentive individuals who can learn on the job
Kitchen duties can also include some cooking, taking orders, serving food to customers and washing dishes. Strong interpersonal communication skills can often be more valuable than experience, but some jobs will require food safety qualification.
Some positions will benefit from the ability to speak other languages. Many roles in this area are temporary, flexible or fill-in positions that suit job-seekers keen to leave time free for other pursuits. Remuneration tends to be on an hourly basis, with rates ranging £5-£7, with £6 being a typical rate.