Kitchen Assistant
| Posting date: | 10 December 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £13.50 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 09 January 2026 |
| Location: | td15 2sj |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Pilgrims Coffee LTD |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | Kitchen |
Summary
Here at Pilgrims Coffee House and Roastery on the iconic Holy Island of Lindisfarne we are on the search for an enthusiastic member of the team to support the kitchen and back of house. Primarily the responsibility will be in the washroom area alongside the opportunity to prepare menu items once fully trained. If you are passionate about great food and keen to learn, this could be the job for you.
About Pilgrims
We pride ourselves on serving excellent coffee roasted on site alongside freshly baked pastries, cakes and bread etc. Quality is important from the first impression down to the last goodbye in all areas of the cafe. To execute this standard in such a busy tourist location requires a working culture of respect, trust, teamwork and grit. Pilgrims is a family owned and run operation with core values of care for people, environmental impact, sustainability as well as supporting the local community and businesses. Our coffee is sourced intentionally with these core values and roasted to order for minimum waste and maximum flavour. We source ingredients from carefully selected suppliers/ producers and prepare 99% of our menu offering in house.
About you
Qualities we are looking for are first and foremost a positive, can do attitude and team player. This is a fast paced, dynamic environment due to the nature of the tidal island being a tourist/ pilgrimage destination, so you need to be able to adapt, multitask and work efficiently.
Qualifications
Experience in food preparation
Demonstrates ability to work efficiently
Strong time management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Maintain a clean a tidy work environment
Adhering to food safety, hygiene and quality control
Positive outlook and ability to thrive under pressure
Own transport essential and ability to commute to the island
Employee Benefits
Real living hourly wage £13.50p/h with review based on performance
5 day working week with hours dependant on tides and seasonal demand
Free coffee on shift and breakfast food available
Staff socials throughout the year
Birthday and Christmas off
Uniform provided (not a requirement to wear)
Training opportunities
Staff and family/ friends discount 30%
Annual leave (accrued based on hours worked)
Weekly fitness sessions in the village hall
If you think you would fit in as part of our vibrant team, then we can’t wait to hear from you. Start date Jan/ Feb 2026, flexible for the right person. Email Andrea with your C.V and a bit about you to - pilgrimscoffeeltd@gmail.com
About Pilgrims
We pride ourselves on serving excellent coffee roasted on site alongside freshly baked pastries, cakes and bread etc. Quality is important from the first impression down to the last goodbye in all areas of the cafe. To execute this standard in such a busy tourist location requires a working culture of respect, trust, teamwork and grit. Pilgrims is a family owned and run operation with core values of care for people, environmental impact, sustainability as well as supporting the local community and businesses. Our coffee is sourced intentionally with these core values and roasted to order for minimum waste and maximum flavour. We source ingredients from carefully selected suppliers/ producers and prepare 99% of our menu offering in house.
About you
Qualities we are looking for are first and foremost a positive, can do attitude and team player. This is a fast paced, dynamic environment due to the nature of the tidal island being a tourist/ pilgrimage destination, so you need to be able to adapt, multitask and work efficiently.
Qualifications
Experience in food preparation
Demonstrates ability to work efficiently
Strong time management
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Maintain a clean a tidy work environment
Adhering to food safety, hygiene and quality control
Positive outlook and ability to thrive under pressure
Own transport essential and ability to commute to the island
Employee Benefits
Real living hourly wage £13.50p/h with review based on performance
5 day working week with hours dependant on tides and seasonal demand
Free coffee on shift and breakfast food available
Staff socials throughout the year
Birthday and Christmas off
Uniform provided (not a requirement to wear)
Training opportunities
Staff and family/ friends discount 30%
Annual leave (accrued based on hours worked)
Weekly fitness sessions in the village hall
If you think you would fit in as part of our vibrant team, then we can’t wait to hear from you. Start date Jan/ Feb 2026, flexible for the right person. Email Andrea with your C.V and a bit about you to - pilgrimscoffeeltd@gmail.com