Kitchen Assistant

Homewood; Clays End; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tronc payments

Meals on duty

Free on-site parking

Birthday day off

Employee EAP

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Friends/family rates

Training and progression

Eye test

Refer a Friend £500

Pension

Long service awards

Extra leave after 2 years

Job summary

Homewood, a 32-bedroom boutique hotel and spa near Bath, is looking for a Kitchen Assistant who brings themselves to work. You’ll help keep the kitchen spotless, support service across breakfast, lunch and dinner, and work with a friendly team that loves to create little moments of delight for guests.

No formal kitchen experience is required as full training is provided; a positive attitude and teamwork are valued. Meals on duty and staff discounts are on offer.

Qualifications

• No formal kitchen experience required; training provided.
• Positive attitude and teamwork valued.
• Ability to follow food safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing food deliveries.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service and events.
• Follow all food safety and hygiene procedures.

Skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Customer service mindset

Job description

Be a Kitchen Assistant but most importantly be you!

Part Georgian country house, part playground for the curious. Homewood is a 32-bedroom boutique hotel and spa near Bath where luxury loosens its tie and nobody takes themselves too seriously.

We're a zesty, imaginative bunch with a habit of hiding mischief around every corner. Talking-point chandeliers, unexpected sculptures in the gardens, a giant teddy bear or two, that's just how we do things here. We create unexpected little moments of delight, and our team is the biggest one of all.

Whether you're brand new to hospitality or it's been your world for years, we want you to bring your whole self through the door. We're a diverse, inclusive team who genuinely believe that the more you you are, the better this place gets. We back each other, we respect our guests and community, and we are always, always, serious about giving people a bloody good time.

Get a better feel for us over on Instagram: @homewoodbath

At our hotel we want our people to be themselves and that means you. Join our team and here is what you’ll get for being yourself:

• Monthly tronc/service charge payments on top of basic pay- this really adds up!
• Meals on duty, prepared by the kitchen team
• Free on-site parking
• Paid extra day off for your birthday
• Hospitality Action Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) – confidential wellbeing, financial and emotional support
• Flexible working arrangements, where operationally possible
• Big discounts on food & beverage, spa treatments and stays with us, and our sister hotels- and special rates for friends and family
• Access to to discounts with at PoB hotels, subject to availability
• Training and progression opportunities
• Single eye test via Specsavers
• £500 Refer a Friend scheme
• Workplace pension in line with the company scheme/statutory requirements
• Length of service awards like free stays, personal development allowance, and volunteering days off
• 1 additional day of paid annual leave added to the base 28 days after ONLY 2 years!

As Kitchen Assistant what you’ll be doing:

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and work surfaces are cleaned and sanitised regularly.
• Assist with receiving, checking and storing food deliveries.
• Ensure food is stored correctly, following food safety and hygiene procedures.
• Keep kitchen storage areas, fridges and dry stores clean, tidy and organised.
• Dispose of food waste and rubbish safely and responsibly.
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety procedures, including COSHH requirements.
• Support the kitchen team during busy breakfast, lunch, dinner and event services.
• Work closely with chefs and other team members to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen.
• Assist with any other reasonable kitchen duties as required.

A positive attitude, good teamwork skills and a willingness to get stuck in. Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential, as training will be provided.

What happens nextwith your Kitchen Assistant application

Attract our attention with your application and we’ll call you. After we speak on the phone you can expect a friendly invite to spend an hour or two on a Team Insight with your chosen department – Ask all your questions and we will ask you a few too. If all goes well, you may just become part of the team!