Casual Kitchen Assistant

Hilton; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Travel perks

ESPP

Parental leave

Caregiving support

Crisis concierge

Mental health resources

Job summary

Hilton is seeking a Kitchen Assistant in the United Kingdom to support the kitchen brigade, help maintain a clean, organized environment, and assist with basic food preparation to ensure readiness for service across shifts.

You will follow health and safety standards, keep equipment and storerooms tidy, work closely with the team to maintain high meal quality, and contribute to a positive, reliable, and welcoming guest experience in line with Hilton’s hospitality values.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen operations: Assist the kitchen brigade in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient environment to support smooth overnight operation
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene: Ensure all kitchen areas, food preparation areas, and storerooms are cleaned and sanitised to the highest standards
• Assist with food preparation: Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation tasks as required, ensuring readiness for service
• Ensure operational efficiency: Keep equipment, utensils, and workspaces clean, properly stored, and readily available to ensure seamless kitchen operations
• Follow health and safety standards: Adhere to all Health & Safety and hygiene procedures, ensuring a safe environment for both team members and guests
• Support team collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain a positive, reliable, and efficient working environment
• Maintain kitchen standards: Take pride in upholding cleanliness and organisation across all areas of the kitchen, contributing to overall operational excellence
• Demonstrate reliability and enthusiasm: Bring a dedicated, proactive attitude to the role, supporting a high-performing and rewarding team environment

Job description

Job Identification: 208716

Job Category: Culinary

Job Schedule: Full time

Salary £12.71 per hour

Exceptional Hospitality Starts with You

Picture yourself brightening someone’s day. When you join our Hotels team, that’s exactly what you’ll do every time you come to work! As a Kitchen Assistant, you’re not just supporting the kitchen during busy operations – you’re spreading the light and warmth of hospitality by delivering memorable experiences that make the stay for every guest.

Here’s what you’ll do during a typical day

• Support kitchen operations: Assist the kitchen brigade in maintaining a clean, organised, and efficient environment to support smooth overnight operation
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene: Ensure all kitchen areas, food preparation areas, and storerooms are cleaned and sanitised to the highest standards
• Assist with food preparation: Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation tasks as required, ensuring readiness for service
• Ensure operational efficiency: Keep equipment, utensils, and workspaces clean, properly stored, and readily available to ensure seamless kitchen operations
• Follow health and safety standards: Adhere to all Health & Safety and hygiene procedures, ensuring a safe environment for both team members and guests
• Support team collaboration: Work closely with the kitchen team to maintain a positive, reliable, and efficient working environment
• Maintain kitchen standards: Take pride in upholding cleanliness and organisation across all areas of the kitchen, contributing to overall operational excellence
• Demonstrate reliability and enthusiasm: Bring a dedicated, proactive attitude to the role, supporting a high-performing and rewarding team environment

What It Takes to Make the Stay

At Hilton, our core values define what it takes to succeed here and guide the qualities we look for in every team member:

A passion for spreading the light and warmth of Hospitality . Acting with Integrity and always doing the right thing. Inspiring others through Leadership . A belief that Teamwork drives the best outcomes. A sense of Ownership and accountability. And a focus on the Now , bringing urgency and discipline to every moment, knowing it can make a lasting impact.

How We’ll Help You Thrive

At Hilton, the hospitality we’re known for doesn’t end with our guests. We proudly invest in our Team Members’ wellbeing, supporting you through all of life’s moments. When you join Hilton, our exceptional care extends to you with unmatched perks and benefits, including*:

• Incredible travel perks – Enjoy 110 nights of deeply discounted travel, with room rates as low as $40 USD/night at our world-class hotels through our Go Hilton travel program
• Own a piece of Hilton – Through our employee stock purchase program (ESPP), you can invest in Hilton shares at a 15% discount to help build your financial future
• Paid parental leave – Because family matters. We offer paid leave for eligible Team Members, including partners and adoptive parents
• Personalized caregiving support – Access dedicated caregiving concierge services to help navigate caregiving for yourself and your loved ones
• Crisis concierge – In times of loss, our Crisis Concierge offers a single, compassionate point of contact for both practical support and emotional care
• Mental health resources – Your wellbeing comes first. Through our Care for All hub, we provide resources to help our Team Members to care for themselves, care for members of their team, and care for their loved ones. Eligible Team Members receive free counseling and support through our best-in-class Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

*Benefits availability may vary depending on Team Member’s location as well as terms and conditions of employment and are subject to the terms and conditions of each specific program/plan.

Join an Award-Winning Workplace Culture

At Hilton, we don’t just deliver exceptional experiences for our guests—we build an exceptional workplace for the Team Members who make it all possible. As a global leader in hospitality, we’ve welcomed more than 3 billion guests worldwide, all while staying true to our founding vision: to fill the earth with the light and warmth of hospitality.

Our award-winning culture has earned us repeated recognition on the World’s Best Workplaces list by Great Place to Work and Fortune. With our suite of world‑class brands (https://www.hilton.com/en/brands/) , and a company‑wide commitment to providing the best stay for every guest, we’re setting new standards for the future of travel.

Whether you’re starting your career or exploring something new, Hilton supports your journey every step of the way. Come for the job, stay for the career—and help us make every stay a little more magical.

Curious about life at Hilton? Explore our Careers Blog (https://jobs.hilton.com/blogs) to see why we’re more than a great place to stay—we’re a great place to work.