Casual Kitchen Assistant

Millennium Hotel and Resorts UK; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Social events

Training and development

Pension Salary Sacrifice

Career development and salary reviews

Meal discounts

Life Assurance

Volunteer days

Discount on Accommodation

Recommend a Friend

Job summary

Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen is seeking a Casual Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team, maintaining a section of the kitchen and assisting with preparation and cooking duties to ensure smooth operations.

You will work within a diverse, inclusive environment and join a team committed to our values. This role offers training and development opportunities and benefits as part of the Millennium Hotels UK network.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in the hotel industry is advantageous.
• Some culinary skills are preferred.
• Ability to work various shifts on a rota including weekends.
• Enthusiastic and motivated with a good eye for detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties as per the schedule.
• Prepare, cook and present food as per kitchen manual.
• Assist with breakfast duties as instructed by Head Chef.
• Ensure hygienic practices and clean work areas at all times.
• Adhere to Health & Safety, Hygiene and Fire Regulations.

Skills

Culinary skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Shift work

Job description

Here at Millennium Hotels UK, we value your skills, encourage growth by nurturing your personality, and reward your dedication. You’ll learn not only from your fellow colleagues, but also through our M Academy, where you’ll be able to advance your career with apprenticeship and develop your career within our Brands.

The Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen is looking for a Casual Kitchen Assistant to join our kitchen team, who will maintain a section of the kitchen and assist with some preparing and cooking duties to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.

Working within a diverse, inclusive, and supportive environment, you will be part of a team which will be proud of our values of Personality, Passion, Respect, Working Together and Creativity.

Key Information

• Role: Kitchen Assistant
• Working hours: As required
• Address: Copthorne Hotel Aberdeen, 122 Huntly Street, AB10 1SU

We offer a benefits package including:

• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Training and development
• Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme
• Career development and salary reviews
• Interest-free Season Ticket Loan Scheme
• 1 Volunteer Days per year (fully paid and in addition to your annual leave)
• Complimentary meals prepared for you by our chefs
• Length of Service related holiday scheme
• My Millennium discount perks
• Discount on Accommodation worldwide and 50% Food and Beverage Outlets
• Life Assurance
• Recommend a Friend Scheme

Commis Chef will have:

• Carrying out all cleaning duties as per the cleaning schedule
• Carry out any reasonable task set by a senior member of the team
• Prepare, cook and present food as per kitchen manual
• Some breakfast duties will be required as instructed by Head Chef
• Ensure hygienic practices are used
• Maintaining standards laid down by the Head Chef
• Ensure the correct use of different cleaning chemicals and materials as per manuals
• Clean and tidy the staff restaurant
• Ensure the work areas are clean, safe and tidy at all times
• Adhere to all regulations in respect of Health & Safety, Hygiene, Guest Safety, Fire Regulations, Emergency Procedures etc.

What we are looking for:

• Previous experience in the Hotel industry is advantageous
• Some culinary skills
• Ability to work various shifts on a rota bases including weekends
• Enthusiastic and motivated, with a good eye for detail and accuracy
• The role also relies on developing a relationship with other departments in the hotel, hence it is crucial you are able to communicate effectively to ensure control measures are understood and adhered to

“At Millennium Hotels & Resorts, we believe our strength lies in our differences. We foster a culture of inclusion where everyone feels welcome, valued, and empowered to reach their full potential. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer”.

About the Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. Properties under the group are placed into collections: Leng’s Collection, M Social Collection, Millennium Collection, Copthorne Collection and The Biltmore. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests.