Restaurant Assistant (Zero Hours)
Are you looking for hours that are unheard of in the catering world? Yes, then look no further! Here at Blenheim our kitchen's close at 5pm! There may be times you are required to support with an evening event, but more often than not you will be home in time for tea. As a Kitchen Assistant at Blenheim Palace, you’ll be at the heart of our culinary operation, helping to prepare, cook, and present high-quality dishes that delight our visitors.
This hands-on role offers the chance to rotate through different sections of the kitchen, gaining valuable experience while ensuring our food meets the highest standards of taste, quality, and safety. From managing stock and assisting with food prep to maintaining impeccable hygiene and supporting the wider team, your contribution will be essential to our success.
If you're enthusiastic, reliable, and eager to grow in a fast-paced kitchen environment, we’d love to hear from you. Join us in creating unforgettable dining experiences at Blenheim Palace!
What we are looking for:
- Level 1 Food Safety Awards Desirable
- Relevant experience
- Awareness of manual handling techniques
- Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
- Experience of kitchen equipment, such as knives
Location: Park Farm Contract Type: Permanent Full Time
About Us:
At Blenheim and Pye, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping every individual thrive. Our Promise is simple: to support you to Grow, Give, and Belong.
We help you Grow by nurturing your talents, championing your wellbeing, and creating opportunities for you to develop.
We encourage you to Give by contributing to meaningful work, supporting the wider community, and collaborating with others to achieve our shared goals.
And we want you to truly Belong by being part of something special, knowing that you matter, your voice is heard, and you are an important part of our journey.
Together, this is what makes Blenheim and Pye a place where people can flourish and make a real difference.
How We Hire:
Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, supportive, and transparent. Here is what you can expect:
- Submit your application
- Application review, Shortlisting and Interview invites sent to shortlisted candidates
- Interview (we can share questions in advance if helpful)
- Role-related task (this will be role dependant and can be adjusted or removed to suit your needs)
Feedback provided at every stage
Accessibility and Adjustments
We are committed to making our process accessible for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please contact our People Team at peopleteam@blenheimpalace.com. We are happy to support you.
What’s in it for you:
- Staff Discounts
- 20% on Blenheim retail
- 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
- 30% at The Orangery
- Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
- Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
- Instant discounts
- Discount on Days Out
- Day Passes for Family and Friends
- Monthly Adventure Play Visit
- Shopping Cards
- Weekly Shop Discounts
- Gym Scheme and Much More!
- Competitive Pension
- Complimentary Event Tickets
- Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
- Staff Events
- Holiday Purchase Scheme
- Paid Volunteer Day
- Free Fruit Wednesday
- Free breakfast on Friday
- Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
- Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
- Long Service Award
- Onsite Parking
- Free Blenheim Christmas Tree
Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter.
Location
Blenheim Palace, Woodstock
Department
Catering
Job Type
Temp
Contract Type
Seasonal
Salary
£12.71 per hour
Hours
Zero hours, variable
Closing Date
2026-07-21
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