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Genting Casinos UK Limited; Luton; Hybrid; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Private GP helpline

Life assurance

Employee assistance programme

20% discounted gym membership

Health Cash Plan (level 1)

Job summary

Genting Casinos UK Limited is seeking a Kitchen Team member to prepare, cook and present menu items to company standards, while following food safety and COSHH regulations. You will work in a fast-paced hospitality environment, ensuring cleanliness, proper storage, and accurate stock handling.

The role focuses on 16 hours per week, Fridays and Saturdays 5pm–1am, with responsibilities across food preparation, portion control, and adherence to company procedures.

Qualifications

• Prepare, cook and present food to company standards.
• Work cleanly, safely and hygienically at all times.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies including COSHH and food handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present items per approved recipes.
• Ensure proper storage and rotation of goods.
• Maintain portion control and minimise wastage.
• Report faulty equipment to the duty manager.
• Complete paperwork and keep BOH areas clean.

Skills

Food preparation

Food handling

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Communication

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Food storage

Job description

To be an effective member of the Hospitality Team ensuring an exceptional standard of customer care, whilst adhering to all company procedures in line with the company’s Food Policy and current Health & Hygiene regulations. Responsible for the preparation of all menu items in accordance with company standards.

Key skills and responsibilities include:

• To prepare, cook and present food to the required Company standards whilst adhering to approved recipes, and ensuring that correct cooking methods are followed at all times.
• To work cleanly, safely and hygienically at all times.
• To check food products received and to store according to company procedure.
• To ensure that food is stored correctly and stock rotation procedures are followed at all times.
• To be responsible for correct portion control, minimising wastage as appropriate.
• To comply with all Health and Safety and Hygiene regulations and Company Health and Safety policies including COSHH and food handling procedures.
• To be able to use all kitchen equipment safely and effectively.
• To report all faulty equipment, machinery and utensils to the duty manager.
• To complete general duties as specified by Team Leader/Duty Manager
• To be responsible for setting up operating equipment as per standard set up for all working areas
• Ensure completion of relevant paperwork
• Always ensure BOH areas are compliant with food safety legislation and company procedures.
• Adopt a clean as you go policy with attention to detail.
• To ensure dishwashing is maintained and cluttery is kept to a minimum in back of house areas also by adopting a clean as you go policy with attention to detail.
• To ensure that the daily, weekly and monthly cleaning schedules are adhered to according to company procedures.
• To demonstrate excellent customer service skills, putting the customer first at all times.
• To recognise the importance of team work and group dynamics, building and maintaining effective working relationships within the team.
• To ensure that opening and closing is followed according to company policy.
• To have the ability to communicate in an appropriate manner with all colleagues and customers ensuring that effective communication exists across relevant departments.
• To pass on all relevant information at shift changeovers.
• To always project the company in a positive manner to both customers and colleagues.
• To adopt a flexible approach to the work of the team and adapt to changing priorities, shifts and procedures in order to meet the requirements of the business
• To carry out any other duties that may be reasonably requested from time to time.

Working hours:16 hours per week on Friday and Saturdays only. 5pm – 1am.

In return for your commitment, we offer an excellent salary, development opportunities and a wide range of employee benefits - read more details below.

WHAT WE OFFER

As well as an excellent salary, we are dedicated to providing our colleagues with a vast range of benefits including:

Company funded benefits

• Private GP helpline.
• Discount portal for popular retailers, restaurants, leisure and more.
• Life assurance.
• Employee assistance programme " A confidential helpline providing 24/7 advice and counselling whatever the issue.
• 20% discounted gym membership.
• Mental health support.
• Family-friendly and wellbeing policies.

Flexible benefits* " designed for employees to choose the best package for their personal needs.

• Health Cash Plan (level 1 is company funded).
• Critical illness cover.
• Travel insurance.
• Health Screening.

Rewards, recognition, development, and events

• Genting Academy " online learning portal.
• Long service awards.
• Staff social fund.
• Annual company Christmas present.
• A range of social engagement activities such as a company-wide pub quiz, Croupier of the Year Awards, and a 5-a-side football tournament.

*Subject to eligibility.

OUR BUSINESS

Genting Casinos is one of the UK’s most popular leisure businesses and is proud to deliver outstanding service to our customers in our casinos nationwide. As part of the Genting Group, which employs 62,000 people worldwide, we are passionate about our values and providing our colleagues and customers with a fantastic experience.

As an inclusive and diverse employer, we celebrate individuality and value the contribution that each person brings to our workplace. We continue to gain an understanding of the needs and requirements of our customers, colleagues and prospects and actively embrace and accommodate these. If you require any support in relation to your interview, such as guidance, advice or any adjustments, please contact us.