Cook

Aimbridge; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training programs

Staff discounts

Stream pay

EAP access

Career breaks

Incentives

Free parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a Cook to join our kitchen team. You will prepare and cook dishes to menu specifications, support senior chefs and help maintain high standards of cleanliness and food safety.

The role requires flexibility to work evenings and weekends, as well as strong teamwork and a commitment to delivering an exceptional guest experience in line with our brand standards. We offer industry leading training, staff discounts, Stream pay, 24/7 support, career breaks,

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role in hospitality or fast-food environment.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions from senior chefs.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and cook a range of dishes to menu specifications.
• Assist senior chefs with food preparation and ensure high quality and presentation.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and food prep areas.
• Follow all food safety and health regulations.
• Work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.

Skills

Proven hospitality experience

Food preparation & cooking techniques

Teamwork & communication

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 Cook 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 assist senior chefs with food preparation and ensure that all food is prepared and 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.

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’