Kitchen Assistant

Thorpe Park Hotel & Spa; Austhorpe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious hotel and spa in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their skilled kitchen team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, supporting chefs, and basic food preparation. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated, enjoy working in a team, and thrive in a busy kitchen environment. Competitive salary and great benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Negotiable wages based on experience

28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)

Health cash plan

Generous employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Experience in basic food preparation is beneficial.
• Self-motivated with a positive work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen.
• Support chefs with various tasks as needed.
• Schedule and perform deep cleaning of kitchen areas.

Skills

Teamwork

Cleaning and organization

Basic food preparation

Self-motivation

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Do you enjoy being part of a team and thrive as a key part of a busy operation? We're looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our skilled kitchen team as Kitchen Assistant.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• The Kitchen Assistant role is a key support role for our chefs so you will need to undertake any tasks asked of you
• Scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• Basic food preparation
• Organising and storing food safely to comply with company standards
• You will be self-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative
• Demonstrating a good work ethic and a commitment to achieving team goals as well as an ability to work under pressure and time constraints
• You should have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment

Benefits

• A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
• Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
• An engaging & supportive work environment