Kitchen Assistant

We are 1 The Island Quarter.

1 The Island Quarter is an ambitious and exciting real estate development of a 36 acre freehold site in the heart of Nottingham, a development that has been ongoing since 2016 when the land was acquired.

We are a new & dynamic hospitality team charged with creating 1 The Island Quarter to be a sustainable business, transforming it into a cultural hub, a new and exciting destination for experiencing food, arts, music, sporting events and other community interests. The first phase consists of 2 restaurants - Binks Yard and Cleaver & Wake, an outside live events space with a bandstand and an internal venue for private functions.

What we do at 1 The Island Quarter is much more than be just a venue. Our guest-centric team love what they do, taking pride in always delivering value and consistency, they are actively generous in going the extra mile to create great memories for our guests, aiming to deliver genuine, exceptional service that is inclusive, authentic and fun.

Binks Yard

Our Binks Yard team care about our guests, from our front of house team welcoming you in, our bar team serving up not only drinks but an experience and our kitchen team creating a plate that excites and delights you. They care about each other as well as our guests, our open plan kitchen allows you to see the dishes being crafted and our team will focus on ensuring Binks Yard becomes a regular occurrence for your occasions.

As a kitchen assistant, you will help and support your team in keeping the kitchens clean, to a very high standard, and be proud of the contribution you make. You will be working across the different kitchens and events areas, so no 2 days are ever the same.

You will be ensuring all sections are fully stocked and ready for service, all equipment is cleaned and ready for use and any broken items are logged and replaced. A keen eye for detail you will be making sure all stockrooms are organised, tidied and follow stock rotation standards. Using your initiative, you will make sure all kitchen and back of house areas are maintained meticulously, audit ready at all times.

If you have no experience, fear not, we are committed to train, develop and support you further whether you are happy in your stable and pivotal role or wish to learn new skills.

Benefits Of Working At The Island Quarter

We’re offering much more than a job. Hospitality is a way of life. We’re on a whirlwind adventure, working with our suppliers, partners and team to bring a new culinary experience to Nottingham – using fresh and exciting ingredients, mixology and flair, as well as a tailored guest journey. That’s a big deal. But so are you. That’s why we have a reward system that we know you’ll give the thumbs up to. This includes:

• A culture where you’re valued, supported and inspired to be at your best
• Generous holiday package
• Discounted food and drink whilst on shift
• Discounted gym membership with Virgin Active at Nottingham
• Discounted cinema tickets
• Birthday & work anniversary recognition