Kitchen Assistant

Hilton Worldwide, Inc.; Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality chain in Gateshead seeks a Kitchen Assistant to deliver high-quality food and support the kitchen team. This role includes preparing dishes, maintaining hygiene standards, and contributing to the kitchen's successes. Ideal candidates have prior kitchen experience and a passion for food. The position offers a competitive hourly rate and various benefits including free meals and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Hourly Rate £12.27

Smart uniform provided

Free and healthy meals when on duty

Personal Development programmes

Team Member Travel Program

High street discounts

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Free Parking

Short Term accommodation for relocation

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Assistant or similar role is preferred.
• Ability to handle pressure successfully in a busy environment.
• Willingness to learn and grow within a culinary or hospitality career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality dishes.
• Maintain cleanliness in all working areas.
• Assist the kitchen brigade in food preparation and presentation.
• Adhere to health and hygiene standards.

Skills

Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant

Ability to work under pressure

Proven ability to work with a team and follow instructions

Passion to learn in a culinary career

Passion for food and culinary arts

Job description

Job Description

Job Number:

Kitchen Assistant (HOT0C8YR)

Work Locations

Hilton Newcastle Gateshead Hotel Bottle Bank, Gateshead Newcastle upon Tyne NE8 2AR

WELCOME TO A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES AT THE UK’s #1 GREAT PLACE TO WORK 2025, AS VOTED BY OUR TEAM MEMBERS! - No two days or two hotels are the same, but our spirit and passion for hospitality always brings all our teams together to create a culture of inclusiveness, positivity and drive to achieve our common goal. “To share the light and warmth of hospitality”. With amazing training, resources and support from both managers and colleagues, there is always an opportunity to develop and grow.

A WORLD OF REWARDS

• Hourly Rate £12.27
• Smart uniform provided
• Free and healthy meals when on duty
• Grow your Career
• Personal Development programmes designed to support you at every step of your career
• A chance to make a difference through our Corporate Responsibility programmes – Find out what and how we are doing (https://cr.hilton.com)
• Team Member Travel Program: discounted hotel nights plus 50% off Food and Beverages (subject to individual outlets)
• Team Member Referral Program
• High street discounts: with Perks at Work
• Holiday: 28 days including bank holidays (increasing yearly to up to 33 days)
• Discounted dental and health cover
• Free Parking
• Guest Experience Day 1 night stay with dinner and breakfast after successfully passing probation
• Short Term accommodation to support your relocation from other area of the UK
• Modern and inclusive Team Member’s areas

As a Kitchen Porter, you are responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes to deliver an excellent Guest and Member experience. A Kitchen Guest Service Agent will also be required to prepare all mis‑en‑place and contribute to departmental targets. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Ensure consistent great food production, in line with the high quality standards expected by Hilton
• Perform tasks within a timely manner
• Contribute to Kitchen revenue through effective food cost control
• Provide support to the Kitchen brigade
• Prepare and present high quality dishes within company guidelines
• Keep all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination
• Prepare all mis‑en‑place for all relevant menus
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships
• Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
• Comply with hotel security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
• Awareness departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team
• Meet all health and hygiene requirements
• Be environmentally aware

What are we looking for?

A Kitchen Porter serving Hilton brands is always working on behalf of our Guests and working with other Team Members. To successfully fill this role, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Commis Chef or Apprentice Chef
• Ability to work under pressure
• Proven ability to work with a team and to follow instruction
• A passion to learn and a drive to succeed in a culinary/hospitality career
• A passion for food and the culinary arts

EVERY JOB MAKES THE STAY.

At Hilton, It Matters Where You Stay, but The Stay is only one side of the story.

We know it takes hundreds of jobs to create unforgettable experiences for our guests – and behind every job, there’s an extraordinary person working to make each Stay magical. That’s why at Hilton, Every Job Makes the Stay.