Line Cook

HOLA! 🇪🇸 At Villa Valentina we are looking for you!

About Villa Valentina

Inspired by the warmth of a Spanish farmhouse, Villa Valentina brings people together through Mediterranean flavours, heartfelt hospitality and dishes made for sharing. Relaxed, vibrant and full of character, it is a place where guests feel like old friends - and our team brings that feeling to life every day.

Part of Urban Italian Group

Urban Italian Group is one of Europe's fastest-growing hospitality groups, bringing together distinctive restaurant brands, passionate people and memorable guest experiences. As we continue to grow, so do the opportunities for those who want to build their careers with us.

The Role

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an important role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly every day, working alongside our chefs, you'll support with food preparation, organisation and cleanliness while learning how a busy professional kitchen operates. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working as part of a team and wants to develop their skills within hospitality.

What you'll be doing

Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation

Help keep kitchen areas clean, organised and ready for service

Assist chefs during preparation and service when required

Receive, store and organise ingredients and deliveries correctly

Follow food safety, hygiene and HACCP procedures

Support with stock rotation and minimise food waste

Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas

Work closely with the whole kitchen team to ensure smooth daily operations

Bring a positive and helpful attitude to every shift

You'll thrive in this role if you

You have a positive attitude and a genuine passion for food and hospitality.

You are hardworking, reliable, and always willing to support your teammates.

You thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment and enjoy being part of a dynamic team.

You understand the importance of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety standards.

You are flexible, proactive, and happy to take on different tasks when needed.

You are eager to learn, develop your skills, and grow within the kitchen.

Previous experience in a professional kitchen is a plus, but a great attitude and willingness to learn are just as important.

Our culture and values

We believe we work with people, not food. Guided by our values of Trust, Inclusion, Passion and Excellence, we're committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome, valued and empowered to grow.

What do we offer?

Be part of one of Europe's fastest-growing hospitality groups.

Build your career across multiple brands and countries.

Work alongside talented people who genuinely love hospitality.

International career opportunities.

Referral bonus scheme.

Shared accommodation (where applicable).

Friends for life.

Sound like your kind of place?

If you are excited by joining us, we would love to hear from you. Bring your energy, personality and passion for hospitality to Villa Valentina.

Urban Italian Group is committed to fair and inclusive recruitment. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. If you need a reasonable adjustment at any stage of the selection process, please tell our Talent Acquisition Team.