Kitchen Assistant

Accor Hotels; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hospitality company as a Kitchen Assistant at Novotel Cambridge North. You'll contribute to creating memorable moments for guests by maintaining cleanliness and supporting the kitchen team. This role offers opportunities for growth and development in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Staff discounts at our hotels

Free gym access

Free night stays and discounts in Accor restaurants

Discounted hotel rates worldwide

Complimentary meals and uniforms

28 days holidays including bank holidays

Free parking

Continuous learning via Accor Academy

Qualifications

• Ability to handle stress and stay calm under pressure.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of kitchens according to current Health & Hygiene regulations.
• Assist the kitchen brigade in keeping all kitchen areas clean and tidy.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Customer service orientation

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Effective communication

Stress management

Conflict resolution

Flexibility

Job description

Company Description

Why work for Accor?

We are more than a worldwide leader. We welcome you as you are, and you can find a job and brand that match your personality. We support your growth and learning every day, ensuring work brings purpose to your life. During your journey with us, you can explore Accor’s limitless possibilities.
Join Accor and write each chapter of your story. Together, we can imagine the future of hospitality. Discover the life that awaits at Accor by visiting https://careers.accor.com/. Do what you love, care for the world, and dare to challenge the status quo! #BELIMITLESS

Job Description

Our mission at Novotel Cambridge North is to create memorable moments for our guests by providing the best hospitality experience, starting with having great and happy people. Get ready to make an impact and shape the future of hospitality with us. Our leaders and staff will equip you with the best tools, resources, and experiences to support your growth and learning, building meaningful experiences.

Whether you're seeking a job, a career, or a calling, we have something for you!

As our next Kitchen Assistant, you will:

• Show passion and creativity for food, ingredients, and flavors.
• Assist the kitchen brigade in keeping all kitchen areas clean and tidy at all times.
• Ensure all F&B outlets are supplied with clean and sanitized operating equipment.
• Use food-handling techniques aligned with current Health and Hygiene regulations.
• Ensure compliance with food hygiene and Health and Safety standards.
• Perform other kitchen duties as assigned.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of kitchens according to current Health & Hygiene regulations.
• Count, sort, and prepare operating equipment as required.
• Handle chemicals and equipment correctly, following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ensure all operating equipment, crockery, cutlery, and glassware are hygienically cleaned and safely stored.
• Follow cleaning schedules and methods for deep cleaning floors, walls, coolers, ovens, and equipment.
• Contribute to cost control through energy conservation and careful use of water, cleaning materials, and appliances.
• Collect and dispose of garbage correctly from all kitchen areas each shift.
• Use safe and hygienic methods for removing dry and wet waste.
• Perform any other reasonable requests from your Supervisor or Hotel Management.

Required Skills and Experience

• Customer service orientation
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to multitask and prioritize
• Effective verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to handle stress and stay calm under pressure
• Conflict resolution skills
• Flexibility regarding work schedules

Additional Information

Benefits include:

• Work with multinational colleagues
• Be part of a global hospitality community
• Opportunity for career development
• Staff discounts at our hotels
• Free gym access
• Free night stays and discounts in Accor restaurants
• Discounted hotel rates worldwide
• Great work environment and colleagues
• Personal development programs
• Complimentary meals and uniforms
• Pension scheme
• 28 days holidays including bank holidays (increasing annually)
• Free parking
• Apprenticeship schemes
• Continuous learning via Accor Academy
• Support for personal and professional wellbeing
• Opportunities across 5000 hotels in over 100 countries
• Participation in initiatives for a more inclusive and sustainable world

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