Kitchen Operative

We are seeking a motivate and committed Kitchen Operative to join our team, playing a key role in ensuring the smooth running of our kitchen operations. You'll be responsible for all aspects of food production and washing up during your shifts, leading a small team of kitchen assistants and ensuring our high standards of quality and cleanliness are met.,

• Oversee and run all kitchen operations, including menu preparation, plating, and ensuring timely food service.


• Maintain a clean, safe, and organised kitchen environment.


• Supervise and/or help with washing up


• Delegate tasks and effectively lead a small team of kitchen assistants.


• Adhere to all food safety regulations and hygiene standards.


• Maintain stock levels and report to the line manager when purchases are needed.
  
  Do you have a passion for high-quality food and team leading skills? Are you looking for a dynamic role in a friendly and fast-paced environment, but without the pressure of a big commercial kitchen?, Has some experience in a professional kitchen environment.


• Has a very proactive, hands on approach.


• Demonstrate excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment.


• Maintains a high level of attention to detail and takes pride in the quality of their work.


• Has a passion for food and enjoys working in a team environment.


• Possesses leadership skills and the ability to motivate and train staff.


Essential (must-have) requirements:

• Applicants should already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, we are unable to sponsor any visas for this position.


• Applicants must live locally or be able to efficiently and reliably commute to work.
  
  Stanlake Park is a thriving vineyard and winery, with a Wine Bar offering a delicious selection of charcuterie and cheese boards, dips, and small plates alongside our wines. We pride ourselves on using fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create a welcoming atmosphere for our customers.


We are an independent company, run by a small team. We all know and care for each other, and organise social team meetings once a month.

We are just 30 minutes to central London on the Elizabeth Line; the train station is only 15 minutes away by foot., Stanlake Park in Twyford, Berkshire, is a working vineyard, wine bar, wedding venue and provider of holiday accommodation set within 130 acres of surrounding grounds.

We've been producing wine using our own grapes since 1979. Our range includes traditional method sparkling white and rosé, and a great variety of still whites, reds and rosé.

We have a very busy Wine Bar & Cellar Shop, run Wine Tours & Tastings every weekend, organise events and host around 100 weddings per year.

We are a small, passionate and very hardworking team performing a range of tasks, and we are always happy to hear from enthusiastic, committed and friendly people.

We will consider both part-time and full-time candidates. These are permanent positions, not zero hours contract.

Typical days/hours would be between Wednesday to Sunday. The latest we close is 9 pm in July/August, but typical closing hours are 6 pm or 8 pm.

We don't prepare hot food, so food preparation and washing up is relatively simple (no pans and pots, nothing too complicated).,
• £12/hour + tips


• Salary revision every year


• Permanent role - no zero hours contract!


• 28 days holidays


• Pension scheme


• Staff discounts on food and wine


• Discounts programme via affiliated businesses.


• Free onsite parking


• No car needed - we're a 15 minute walk on pavement from Twyford train station (GWR, Elizabeth Line). By train, we're 7 minutes away from Reading, and 30-40 min to central London.