Full Time Kitchen Assistant/Commis Chef

Full-Time Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef

Hospitality & Catering – Back of House

SALT Craft Beer & Coffee is located in the heart of Market Square, bringing specialist craft beer and high-quality coffee to Guernsey. We showcase expertly crafted beers from small, independent UK breweries alongside quality coffee from respected roasters. Food is simple and focused: pizzas and light bites prepared by the kitchen team and served alongside the drinks.

This is quality without pretension — from morning coffee through to evening drinks.

We are recruiting a Full-Time Kitchen Assistant / Commis Chef to join our team.

This position could suit either an experienced Kitchen Assistant ready to develop their skills or a Commis Chef looking to build their experience within a professional kitchen.

• Assist with food preparation and general kitchen duties
• Prepare pizzas and light bites to the required standards 
• Support the kitchen team before, during and after service 
• Prepare ingredients and complete basic cooking tasks 
• Follow recipes, portion controls and presentation standards 
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment when required 
• Maintain clean, safe and organised workstations 
• Assist with deliveries, stock rotation and stock control 
• Follow food safety and hygiene procedures at all times 
• Work efficiently and calmly during busy service periods 
• Take pride in quality, cleanliness and teamwork

• Previous kitchen or food-preparation experience preferred but not essential
• Basic cooking skills or a genuine interest in developing as a chef 
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn 
• Good understanding of cleanliness and food safety standards 
• Ability to follow instructions, recipes and kitchen procedures 
• Ability to work effectively within a fast-paced team 
• Flexible to work evenings and weekends 
• Reliable, punctual and professional 
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills 
• Pride in producing quality food and supporting colleagues

• Competitive pay
• Holiday pay 
• Full training and ongoing support 
• Workplace pension scheme 
• Staff discount on drinks and food 
• Opportunities for learning, development and career progression as SALT grows