Forest Retreat Kitchen Assistant - Part-Time

Forest Holidays; Peebles; On-site; GBP 14,445 - 20,573; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance

5% quarterly bonus

Enhanced parental leave

Long service awards

Company pension

Volunteer day

Subsidised meals

Wellbeing events

Discounts on forest stays

Job summary

Forest Holidays is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Glentress Forest (Peebles). The role is a part-time, 16-hour-per-week position with a £12.71 per hour rate, requiring a driving licence due to location accessibility.

You will support back-of-house kitchen operations, assist with food prep, and occasionally help front-of-house during busy periods. Work in a scenic forest location, maintain high cleanliness standards, manage deliveries and stock, and contribute to a friendly guest experience.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment is advantageous.
• Friendly, proactive attitude with good customer service.
• Strong communication and attention to detail are essential.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sterilise kitchen surfaces, walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks.
• Wash pots, pans, dishes and load the dishwasher during service.
• Clean the kitchen after close and prepare for the next day.
• Organise and store deliveries and stock areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation and ingredient prep.
• Support front-of-house tasks during busy periods as needed.
• Assist chefs and kitchen team to maintain smooth operations.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Customer service

Communication

Attention to detail

Job description

Forest Holidays is seeking a Kitchen Assistant at Glentress Forest (Peebles). The role is a part-time, 16-hour-per-week position with a £12.71 per hour rate, requiring a driving licence due to location accessibility.

You will support back-of-house kitchen operations, assist with food prep, and occasionally help front-of-house during busy periods. Work in a scenic forest location, maintain high cleanliness standards, manage deliveries and stock, and contribute to a friendly guest experience.