Kitchen Assistant

Carden Park Hotel Golf Resort & Spa; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A renowned hotel and resort in Ellesmere Port is looking for a Kitchen Assistant to support daily kitchen operations. This role offers flexible hours, a competitive hourly rate, and various benefits, including mentorship opportunities towards a commis chef role. Ideal for someone eager to start a career in catering; access to transport is required due to the rural location.

Benefits

Share of the service charge

Discounted hotel accommodation

Discounted food and drink

Discounted use of 5* spa

Free staff lunch

Free on-site parking

Access to EAP

Free Golf and Leisure Club membership

Free regular transport mini-bus

Career development through funded qualifications

Two paid charity days per year

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic and a great team player.
• Able to follow instructions.
• Awareness of hygiene and safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Support with daily cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment.
• Assist with stock take and food preparation.
• Wash cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, and kitchen appliances.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Hygiene awareness

Job description

Role: Kitchen Assistant

Hours: Enjoy the flexibility of a 0 hour contract to suit your lifestyle

Hourly Rate: £9.50 - £12.21 per hour plus extensive benefits

This role is to support with the daily cleanliness of the kitchen and equipment, supporting stock take and when needed; food preparation. This is a great starting opportunity for anyone looking to progress into catering, as the opportunity for mentorship into a commis chef role is available. Carden Park also encourages ambitious individuals to progress their career through funded qualifications.

Your day with Team Carden:

• Washing cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and kitchen appliances
• Washing and keeping the work surfaces, floors and walls clean and tidy.
• Supporting the chefs daily with any key tasks

Enjoy the flexibility of a 0 hour contract to suit your lifestyle

Benefits of this role:

• Opportunity to receive guidance from culinary champions, award winning Chefs and welsh national competitors
• Large open kitchens and work spaces
• Opportunity to navigate kitchen service, alongside fine dining and conference and banqueting environments

The Perks of Team Carden

Join a team where you will work hard but have fun along the way. You will enjoy a variety of benefits being part of our team which include:

• Share of the service charge
• Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
• Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
• Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
• Free staff lunch provided
• Free on-site parking
• Access to EAP
• Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym & swimming pool
• Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
• Progression opportunities for all
• Career development through funded qualifications
• Discounted use of the outdoor pursuits facilities
• Two paid charity days per year

Due to the rural location of Carden Park, applicants should have access to a vehicle or reliable transport methods.

BePart of Team Carden

Providing world class service is at the heart of everything we do. You will be part of a creative, busy and energetic team of Chefs who cater for our guests across 8 kitchens throughout the resort. You will be enthusiastic, a great team player and happy to roll your sleeves up to support the team. You will have excellent communication skills, an awareness of hygiene and safety regulations and the ability to follow instructions.

Carden Park Hotel are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all individuals, regardless of background, identity, or ability.