Back of House Team Member

Role Overview

Join Slim Chickens Ashford as a Back of House Team Member, where you'll prepare fresh, southern-inspired chicken tenders, wings, and sandwiches in a fun and energetic environment. Our kitchen thrives on delivering high-quality food while maintaining a lively, casual atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

• Cook and prepare menu items that consistently meet quality and presentation standards.
• Keep the kitchen area clean, organized, and efficient to support smooth operations.
• Strictly adhere to food safety, hygiene, and sanitation policies.
• Help manage inventory and rotate stock to preserve ingredient freshness.
• Collaborate closely with team members to ensure timely and accurate order preparation.
• Operate kitchen equipment safely and report any maintenance requirements promptly.
• Provide support for various kitchen duties to maintain seamless workflow.
• Contribute to fostering a positive and cooperative team environment.

Candidate Profile

• Genuine enthusiasm for cooking and preparing excellent food.
• Strong detail orientation with the ability to follow directions carefully.
• Capable of managing high-pressure situations in a busy kitchen setting.
• Effective communicator with a collaborative and team-focused approach.
• Availability to work flexible shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Previous kitchen experience is advantageous, though a willingness to learn and a positive mindset are essential.

Benefits and Perks

• Enjoy a substantial 50% discount on meals for yourself and up to five friends across all Slim Chickens brands.
• Access a 20% discount at Carluccio's retail gift shop and deli both in-store and online.
• Receive exclusive offers and discounts from a wide range of retailers and services through the BRG Spark App.
• Avail free mortgage advice and resources via the Financial & Wellbeing Centre.
• Flexibility to access earned wages anytime with Wagestream.
• Support your health and wellbeing through our Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Earn referral bonuses by introducing friends to our team.
• Take advantage of career growth opportunities within our diverse hospitality group.
• Benefit from flexible working schedules supporting work-life balance.

About Slim Chickens and BRG

Slim Chickens has been recognized by the Sunday Times as one of the Best Big Companies to Work For in 2025 and 2026. As part of the Boparan Restaurant Group, we strive for excellence by living our core values:

• Honest – We operate with integrity in all we do.
• Hardworking – We consistently give our best effort.
• Hungry – We pursue continuous growth and outstanding quality.
• Heart – We care genuinely about our people, guests, and communities.