Catering Assistant

Here at Harrods, we currently house more celebrity chefs, and exclusive dining brands than any other location in the UK. We are looking for a Catering Assistant to join our passionate, supportive, and successful Production kitchen team, all within our iconic Knightsbridge store.

As we celebrate this momentous anniversary year, now more than ever, it’s an exciting time to join Harrods. Whether you’re a recent school, college or university leaver, or you’re looking to restart your career in an exciting new field, at Harrods we firmly believe in offering exciting career opportunities.

About the Role

As the Catering Assistant in our Production kitchen, you'll be part of the team who create all the wonderful fresh salads & sandwiches that our unique food hall sells daily. Reporting into the Chef de Partie, you’ll be a key member of the team, whose role is integral to the smooth organisation and delivery of the kitchen operations. 
You’ll be at the heart of the action, preparing and organising ingredients, and keeping the kitchen clean. You’ll be supporting the running of a section by collaborating with the Demi Chef de Partie and other team members ensuring daily preparation levels are completed and complies with the deadlines set. In this role, you’ll guarantee that food safety standards are adhered to by enforcing the high standard of hygiene and sanitation in all food-related outlets.

About You

You’ll have great time-management skills and able to work well within a team. You’ll have great interpersonal skills and a good attention to detail, which will be evident through paperwork completed, organisation of department and sufficient stock levels. Having knowledge and passion for food and drink is essential, ideally with some time spent within a busy catering environment.

About Us

Harrods is one of the world’s leading luxury department stores and we’re becoming a destination for top designers, and the most sought-after brands from around the globe. Our combined mission is to make visiting our iconic Knightsbridge store one of the world’s most inspiring shopping experiences.

Our Promise to You

Help us make the impossible possible for our customers and we’ll do something remarkable for you. As well as offering a friendly environment to inspire your best work, we provide abundant opportunities and support to build an exceptional career across the varied specialisms of our business. 

In return for your hard work as a Catering Assistant, you’ll learn every aspect of working in a busy, premier kitchen and will receive some great benefits including:

• Competitive salary package of up to £15 p/h (this is made up of a generous base salary plus service charge)*
• Sociable working hours 
• Set contracted hours – paid additional working hours at an overtime rate of 1.5 p/h
• Staff Canteen
• 30 days’ annual leave (including bank holidays) + birthday off
• Up to 33% Harrods discount and many other employee benefits

Uniquely You

At Harrods we believe the personality and authenticity of our people sets us apart. We celebrate and invite applications from all cultures, backgrounds, tastes, and experiences and are proud of our culture where people from all walks of life can grow and thrive. What makes you unique makes us exceptional.
If you want to know more about our people and our culture, search #TogetherHarrods on LinkedIn, Facebook or follow us on Instagram @togetherharrods 

*The amount of tronc you receive will vary and is not guaranteed by either Harrods Ltd or the Troncmaster. However, the Troncmaster will always distribute 100% funds available each period according to the Rules, a copy of which will be provided to all members