BOH Team Member
Slim Chickens
No pay info
Portsmouth
Part time
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About Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens is a fast food restaurant company.
Job description from Slim Chickens
Ready to Keep Things Sizzling? Join Us as a Back of House Team Member in Portsmouth!
Are you passionate about preparing great food and ensuring high standards in the kitchen? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment? Slim Chickens is looking for hardworking and enthusiastic Back of House Team Members to join our growing family!
Why Slim Chickens?
At Slim Chickens, Southern-inspired flavours meet a modern, energetic vibe.
We’re on a mission to serve up the best chicken around, and as we grow, we need
team members who are just as passionate about quality as we are.
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Preparing and cooking menu items to perfection, ensuring every dish meets our high standards.
- Maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient kitchen environment.
- Following food safety, hygiene, and sanitation guidelines at all times.
- Assisting with inventory management, stock rotation, and ensuring the freshness of ingredients.
- Working as part of a team to ensure orders are prepared accurately and delivered on time.
- Handling kitchen equipment safely and reporting any maintenance needs.
- Supporting the kitchen team with various tasks to ensure smooth and efficient operations.
- Contributing to a positive, collaborative work environment where everyone thrives.
What We’re Looking For:
- A passion for cooking and delivering quality food.
- Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
- Good communication skills and a team-oriented mindset.
- Flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
- Previous kitchen experience is a plus, but a willingness to learn and a positive attitude are essential!
Why You’ll Love It Here: We’re offering more than just a role; we’re offering a rewarding career path with exciting benefits:
- Feast on Savings: Enjoy 50% off your total bill for you and 5 friends across all our brands—because great food is meant to be shared!
- Exclusive Discounts: Access special offers on thousands of online and high-street retailers, plus restaurants, through our BRG Spark App.
- Stock Up on Favourites: Get 20% off at Carluccio’s retail gift shop & deli.
- Secure Your Future: Benefit from free mortgage advice and access to our Financial & Wellbeing Centre.
- Access Your Pay Anytime: With Wage Stream, you can tap into your earnings whenever you need them.
- Stay Well: Take advantage of our Healthcare Cashplan and Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- Referral Rewards: Earn bonuses by referring friends to join our team.
- Career Advancement: Enjoy excellent opportunities for growth and development within our diverse brand portfolio.
- Flexible Working: Find a work-life balance with flexible scheduling options.
If you’re ready to be an essential part of our kitchen team, help create delicious food, and enjoy the benefits of a great workplace, we want to hear from you!
Apply Today – Let’s Make Chicken History Together!
Job insights from Breakroom
Kitchen and catering assistant
Kitchen porters or kitchen assistants prepare food, make sure chefs have everything they need
What you’ll do as a kitchen and catering assistant:
- Plan meals
- Prepare and cook food
- Purchase food and look after a budget
- Be responsible for the hygiene and safety of food served
Is it right for you?
This job may involve:
- Standing
- Physical activities
- Wearing a uniform
- Cleaning
- Anti-social hours
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What employees say
Pay
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Needs improving
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Most people aren’t paid a living wage
Do Slim Chickens pay a living wage?
Most people are not paid a living wage.
How we know this
76% of people say they are paid below the Real Living Wage for where they live.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should be paid enough to live on.
The Real Living Wage is a voluntary rate employers can sign up to that is based on the real cost of living.
The current rates are £12.60 per hour, and £13.85 per hour in London.
Find out more in our explainer about the Real Living Wage.
Needs improving
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Most people are paid below market rates
Do Slim Chickens pay market rates?
Most people are paid less than average for their job.
How we know this
76% of people are paid below average for the type of work they do.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Pay can vary a lot between types of job. Employers should be ensuring that the rates their staff are paid are in line with similar roles elsewhere.
Needs improving
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Under 21s get paid less than everyone else
Do Slim Chickens pay the same regardless of age?
No, people under the age of 21 get paid less than those above 21.
See what Slim Chickens pays different age groupsHow we know this
The average pay of under 21s is less than those who are over 21.Based on data from 75 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and April 2025.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get paid breaks
Do workers at Slim Chickens get paid breaks?
No. Most people don’t get paid breaks.
How we know this
95% of people say they don’t get paid breaks.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should have paid breaks.
You should be paid for all your time at work, whether you’re on a break or not.
Needs improving
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Most people don’t get sick pay
Do Slim Chickens pay sick pay?
No. Most people don’t get proper sick pay.
How we know this
100% of people say they wouldn’t get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off without worrying.
At a good job you should still get paid if you’re scheduled to work but can’t due to sickness. Your contract should say how many sick days you can take each year.
This is more than the legal minimum, which says you should only get paid if you are unwell for 4 full days. See Citizens Advice for more details.
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Some people do unpaid extra work
Do workers at Slim Chickens do extra work that they don't get paid for?
Sometimes. Some people do unpaid extra work.
How we know this
39% of people report that they do extra work that they don’t get paid for.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get paid for any extra work they do, even if it is outside your contracted hours. At a good job, you should be paid for all the time you spend at work.
Hours and flexibility
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Needs improving
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Less than 4 weeks notice of shifts
How much notice do people get of their shift pattern at Slim Chickens?
Most people don’t get 4 weeks notice of when they’re working.
How we know this
- 73% of people with changing schedules report getting one week notice or less.
- 28% of people with changing schedules report getting two weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting three weeks notice.
- 0% of people with changing schedules report getting four weeks notice or more.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you get plenty of notice about when you’re working.
This makes it easy for you to plan the rest of life, as well as your finances, because you know how much you’ll be working and when.
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Some people worry about their hours
Do workers at Slim Chickens worry about hours?
Some people worry about getting enough hours.
How we know this
63% of people report they worry about getting enough hours.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, you shouldn’t have to worry about getting enough hours each week.
A good job should guarantee you a minimum number of hours in a contract, if you want it.
This makes it easier to plan your finances, because you know how much you’ll be earning.
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Only some people get a choice of shifts
Do Slim Chickens workers get to choose the shifts they work?
Some people don’t get enough choice over which shifts they work.
How we know this
55% report that their manager doesn’t give them enough choice over which shifts they work.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. This means you get a say in when you prefer to work.
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Can be hard to change shifts
How easy is it for Slim Chickens workers to change shifts?
Some people find it hard to change shifts.
How we know this
67% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job is flexible around your personal life. It should be easy to change a shift if you need to, whether that’s in an emergency or for planning ahead.
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Can be hard to book holiday
How easy is it to book a holiday at Slim Chickens?
Some people find it hard to book holiday.
How we know this
44% of people report it’s hard to book holidays.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you take time off when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a nightmare to arrange.
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Shifts can get changed at short notice
Do Slim Chickens managers change shifts at short notice?
Some managers change people’s shifts at short notice.
How we know this
49% of people say their manager changes their shifts at the last minute.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
If your manager is often changing your shifts at short notice that’s a sign of poor planning. At a good job you won’t be messed around at the last minute.
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Some people find it hard to take sick leave
How easy is it to take sick leave at Slim Chickens?
Some people find it hard to take sick leave.
How we know this
58% of people report that it’s hard to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes. You should be able to take time off when you need to.
A good job should support you when you’re unwell and have systems in place that will allow you to take time off to recover when you need it.
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Most students say it’s good
Is a Slim Chickens job good for students?
Most students say this is a good place to work if you’re studying.
How we know this
75% of students report this is a good place to work if you’re studying.Based on data from 32 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2023 and March 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should allow you to fit work around important things in your life, like studying.
Life isn’t just about work. Good jobs make space for you to do well in both.
Workplace
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Okay
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Only some people feel treated with respect
Do people at Slim Chickens feel treated with respect by their managers?
Some people don’t feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
46% of people say they’re not treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone should get treated with respect by their managers. You shouldn’t feel discriminated against or bullied, and if you have a problem you should be able to speak to someone about it.
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Most people get proper breaks
Do people at Slim Chickens get proper breaks?
Most people get proper breaks.
How we know this
71% of people report that they get to take proper breaks.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. It should last the full duration and you shouldn’t get pulled off it.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed
Is it stressful to work at Slim Chickens?
Most people feel stressed here.
How we know this
85% of people say they often feel stressed at work.Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
Work isn’t always easy, but if you’re frequently feel stressed, that’s not good.
Your employer should support you with enough people and resources to get your job done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Only some people enjoy their job
Do people at Slim Chickens enjoy their jobs?
Only some people enjoy their job.
How we know this
56% of people report they don’t enjoy their job.Based on data from 34 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at Slim Chickens recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
63% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 41 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job means enjoying the place where you work.
The people you work with every day really matter. They can be the difference between a terrible day and a great one.
If you’d recommend your team to a friend, this shows that something’s going right.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at Slim Chickens?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
37% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 35 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should give you good training when you start, not just drop you in at the deep end.
This means that you’ll be happier and more productive from day one and shows that your employer values you.
It’s also very important if your job involves anything that could be dangerous. Good training from the outset keeps you and your team safe.
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Only some people get support to progress
Are people given support to progress at Slim Chickens?
Only some people are given support to progress here.
How we know this
In the last year, 61% of people report not being given an opportunity to get better at their job, learn a new skill, learn to manage a team or get more responsibility in their role.Based on data from 36 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you progress at work, if you want to. That might be supporting you to get better at the job you currently have, learn something new, manage a team or take on more responsibilities.
This means you’ll be able to build on your skills and experience, and earn more money.
Needs improving
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Head office doesn’t understand what’s happening
Do people think Slim Chickens head office understands what's happening where they work?
Most people think head office doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
84% of people think that this employer’s head office or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 37 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, the role of head office should be to support the people on the frontline serving customers.
To do that properly, the company’s owners or head office need to have a good understanding of what’s really happening on the frontline. This is especially important when a company owns multiple locations.
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Only some people feel well informed by head office
Do workers feel well informed about how Slim Chickens is doing?
Only some people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
55% of people feel that they aren’t kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 38 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between April 2024 and April 2025.
Why this matters
At a good job, there should be a supportive relationship between the people working on the frontline serving customers and the people who own the company or work in head office.
You should be kept informed about how the company is doing as a whole, both in good times and when things get tough for the business.
What Slim Chickens employees say about their job
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Best thing
End of the Day
Worst thing
the rest
Front of house team member at Slim Chickens, March 2025
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Best thing
Working at slim chickens can be stressful as any work place during peak times however the place is like a family and you get to have a laugh and enjoy the job as your working sometimes it feels like a hang out not just work if you can work hard and underprresssure and like to be in a friendly workplace this is a great start
Worst thing
I can be very stressful at the start but once you learn the ropes of everything although it will be very busy it will be okay
Assistant manager at Slim Chickens, February 2025
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