Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Assistant – Bedruthan Wild Café

• £12.71 to £13.45 per hour + a share of hotel tips (approx. £1 per hour)
• Seasonal contract: 31 March 2026 – 31 October 2026
• 40 hours per week | Morning, evening and weekend shifts

Spend the season working on the Cornish coast

Our kitchen at Bedruthan Wild Café are fast-paced, hardworking and built around teamwork. Behind every great service is a team of people keeping everything clean, organised and running smoothly — and that’s where you come in.

We’re looking for reliable and motivated Kitchen Assistants to join us for the 2026 season. This is a vital role within the kitchen team, supporting chefs and helping maintain the high standards our restaurants are known for.

You don’t need years of experience — what matters most is attitude. If you’re hardworking, positive, happy to get stuck in and enjoy being part of a supportive team, you’ll fit right in here.

This is a brilliant opportunity to spend the season working in one of Cornwall’s most exciting hospitality businesses, surrounded by incredible coastal scenery and a team that genuinely looks out for each other.

What you’ll be doing

• Keeping the kitchen clean, safe and organised throughout service
• Washing and storing kitchen equipment, utensils and dishes to a high standard
• Cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, fridges and appliances
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation including washing, peeling and chopping vegetables
• Emptying bins and managing waste safely and efficiently
• Using cleaning products and chemicals safely and correctly
• Reporting maintenance or equipment issues when needed
• Following food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards at all times

What we’re looking for

• A strong work ethic and positive attitude
• Someone reliable, motivated and happy working as part of a team
• Ability to stay organised and work efficiently in a busy kitchen
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to learn and support the wider kitchen team
• Pride in cleanliness and attention to detail
• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is helpful, but not essential — full training will be provided

What you’ll get

• £12.71 to £13.45 per hour plus a share of hotel tips
• Seasonal contract from 31/03/2026 – 31/10/2026
• 40 hours per week
• A supportive, people-first working environment
• Opportunities to learn and develop new skills
• 28 days holiday pro rata
• 40% off food, drinks and selected hotel services
• Local partnership discounts
• Health Shield Healthcare Plan
• Temporary on-site team accommodation available
• Performance Boost Scheme - the opportunity to earn more on top of base pay.

About Scarlet & Bedruthan

Perched above the Atlantic on the rugged Cornish coast, Scarlet and Bedruthan are known for relaxed luxury, exceptional hospitality and incredible food inspired by the landscape around us.

We work hard, support each other and take pride in creating something special together.

This isn’t simply a job — it’s the place you want to be.

AGENCIES: We’re not working with recruitment agencies on this role, and thank you for thinking of us. Any unsolicited CVs will be treated as direct applications and agency fees will not be due.