Hotel Kitchen Team Member – Permanent Hours, Training & Perks

Whitbread PLC; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Whitbread PLC's Premier Inn in London City (Old Street) is hiring a Kitchen Team Member to prepare, cook and plate meals for guests. The role offers a permanent contract with guaranteed hours and shifts including evenings, weekends, and busy periods.

You’ll work as part of a friendly hotel team, handling ingredients, deliveries and stock, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and helping ensure every meal meets guests’ expectations during breakfast and dinner service.

Qualifications

• No hotel experience required; willing to learn.
• Past roles in supermarkets, cafés, pubs, or warehouses welcome.
• We’ll teach you the rest if you’re eager to learn.
• Possible roles: Catering Assistant, Barista, Kitchen Porter, Retail or Warehouse roles.
• Reliability, teamwork and ability to stay calm during busy periods matter most.

Responsibilities

• Prepare ingredients before service starts.
• Cook and plate meals during breakfast and dinner service.
• Help keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for the next rush.
• Receive deliveries and keep stock where it should be.
• Work closely with the hotel team so service runs smoothly.
• Help make sure every meal leaves the kitchen looking right.

Job description

Whitbread PLC's Premier Inn in London City (Old Street) is hiring a Kitchen Team Member to prepare, cook and plate meals for guests. The role offers a permanent contract with guaranteed hours and shifts including evenings, weekends, and busy periods.

You’ll work as part of a friendly hotel team, handling ingredients, deliveries and stock, while maintaining kitchen cleanliness and helping ensure every meal meets guests’ expectations during breakfast and dinner service.