Cook

Aimbridge; Hamilton; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training & development

Staff discounts

Stream advance savings

Employee assistance programme

Career & lifestyle breaks

Incentives

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge is seeking a dedicated Chef to join our hotel kitchen team. You will prepare and cook a variety of dishes to the menu, ensuring quality and presentation meet the highest standards.

The role requires maintaining a clean, hygienic kitchen and strict adherence to food safety regulations. You will work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment, following instructions from senior chefs and adapting to flexible hours, including mornings, evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role in hospitality or fast-food environment.
• Strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions from senior chefs.
• Commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen and adhering to food safety rules.
• Good communication, teamwork, and flexibility for evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of dishes to menu specifications.
• Food prepare and ensure dishes meet high quality and presentation standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and food prep areas.
• Follow all food safety regulations and health standards.
• Work flexible hours, including breakfasts, evenings and weekends.

Skills

Hospitality experience

Food preparation

Cooking techniques

Team player

Flexible hours

Job description

Who are we?

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Career and lifestyle breaks – Allowing you to take time off for key life events.
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Free staff parking

A day in the life of…

As a Chef in a hotel, you will work as part of a kitchen team to prepare and cook a range of dishes to menu specifications. You will food prepare and ensure that all food is served to a high standard of quality and presentation. You will also maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas, follow all food safety and health regulations, and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. You will also work breakfast shifts.

What do we need from you?

• Proven experience in a similar role in hospitality or fast-food environment, with a strong knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, and a willingness to continually develop culinary skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions from senior chefs.
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
• Good communication skills, willingness to work as part of a team, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’