The Role:
Are you interested in becoming an essential part of the day-to-day operation of a busy pub within a stunning location?
Located along the breath-taking Dorset coastline, the Lulworth Estate is a world-renowned tourism destination and home to the iconic landmarks of Lulworth Castle, Durdle Door and Lulworth Cove. We pride ourselves on offering an exceptional visitor experience whilst preserving the natural beauty and sustainability of our landscapes and estate.
We are looking for a hardworking, enthusiastic individual to join us as a Kitchen Assistant at the Weld Arms, our gastro-pub with rooms, situated in picturesque East Lulworth at the foot of Lulworth Castle and Park. This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral part of our passionate and dedicated kitchen team.
This is a part-time role, you will be required to work at lunch and/or dinner times, the hours will be on a rota basis and will include weekends and Bank/Public Holidays. Previous experience working in a kitchen or food service environment is desirable but not required.
Please bear in mind that all employees must be able to reliably commute to our location.
If this sounds like the role for you, apply with your CV and covering letter to recruitment@lulworth.com
Key Responsibilities:
- Working with our busy kitchen team and Head Chef, assisting with food preparation and cooking.
- Observing good food and personal hygiene standards when preparing food.
- Ensuring food storage and food equipment is maintained to a high standard of cleanliness.
- Ensuring all hygiene and fridge/hot food temperature records are kept in accordance with food hygiene requirements.
- Storing food and all kitchen items correctly and assisting in carrying out stock control and replenishment.
- Keeping the kitchen and outside areas clean, tidy, safe and hygienic at all times.
- Sweeping and mopping the floors during service and at the end of shift, emptying bins, pot-washing, using the dishwasher and carrying out general cleaning of the kitchen.
- Ensuring all kitchen utensils and equipment are sanitised in accordance with Health and safety regulations.
- Assisting with receiving and storing deliveries.
- Adhering to the company health and safety policy.
- Always providing a high standard of customer service when preparing food and dealing with customers.
Benefits:
- Company Pension.
- 10% staff discount at all retail and hospitality outlets across the estate.
- Free entry to Lulworth Castle for employees and their families.
- Free parking at Lulworth Castle, Lulworth Cove and Durdle Door.
We reserve the right to close this position before the published closing date, should the need occur. We therefore advise that you complete and submit your application as soon as possible.
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You will be asked to provide evidence of all the qualifications listed on your application form at interview.
Reference:
HP10
Status:
Part Time
Pay:
£12.72
Pay Type:
Hourly
Interview Date:
TBD
Closing Date:
09/10/2026 12:00 am