INTERNAL ONLY Kitchen Assistant (Seasonal)

Job Description

The Kitchen Assistant will be required to assist with a wide range of tasks in the busy GTOS kitchen from preparing dishes, assisting with event set ups, assisting with service, clearing tables in the café, washing up and maintaining the high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.

Some experience of a professional kitchen environment is required but we can show you the rest.

The Role: 

16 Hours Per Week

Hours: The Great Tapestry of Scotland

Location: Grade 2 £13.78 - £14.12

Salary: (£26,585.48 - £27,241.43) 

Job Purpose:

The kitchen assistant is responsible for supporting the head chef in delivering high quality food befitting a 5-star visitor attraction. This includes compiling order lists, prep lists and ensuring the kitchen is ready for service with a fully prepped menu, catering prepared for any visiting groups and all staff briefed on any specials. 

They will ensure the highest standards of service, presentation and cleanliness are met. 

Key Accountabilities:

1. Contribute ideas to menus showing innovation and profitability. 


2. Checking in any deliveries to ensure outstanding quality and consistency of product from suppliers 


3. Manage food preparation and service, control portion size and food waste. 


4. Ensure staff are briefed on menus for allergens and other relevant information to ensure public safety. 


5. Assist with all aspects of food safety in the kitchen in line with current legislation. 


6. Assist with effective stock control and carry out stock checks. 


7. Comply with, and ensure compliance with, all Live Borders policies and procedures.  


8. Ensure services meet Health and Safety standards established by Live Borders.  


9. As an employee you must take reasonable care for the health and safety of yourself, other employees and anyone else who may be affected by your work activities.   Employees shall work in accordance with policies, procedures, information, instructions and / or training received.  

This job description is indicative of the nature and level of responsibility associated with the job. It is not exhaustive and there may be a requirement to undertake such other duties as may be required to meet the needs of GTOS or Live Borders 

Other details:  

Requirement to work out of hours on occasion  

Requirement for PVG/Disclosure check – None.  

Closing Date for internal candidates - Monday 30th March at 9am