Kitchen Assistant

Champneys; Henlow; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellbeing incentives

Digital fitness programmes

Complimentary Spa Day on probation

Staff discounts

Job summary

Champneys is hiring a Kitchen Assistant to join our culinary team and help deliver exceptional experiences to guests and colleagues. The role involves supporting chefs with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations in our staff dining spaces.

Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential; full training is provided. You will work in a busy, team-focused environment with opportunities to learn and grow within our well-being brand.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a busy, team-focused environment.
• Pride in delivering high standards and great food.
• Positive attitude, willingness to learn and be proactive.
• Organised, reliable and proactive.
• Understanding of food safety, hygiene and health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and presentation in staff dining facilities.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in kitchen and storage areas.
• Wash and prep kitchen equipment and crockery for service.
• Support chefs with day-to-day operations.
• Receive, store and rotate deliveries per food safety procedures.
• Follow cleaning schedules and keep records.
• Ensure safe, organised work areas compliant with food hygiene.
• Assist with stock takes and events during peak trading.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety awareness

Organisation

Willingness to learn

Job description

Contract: Full Time
Salary: up to £12.71 per hour plus tips

At Champneys, we have been helping people feel happier, healthier and more relaxed since 1925. As we celebrate over 100 years of wellbeing, we're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to join our talented culinary team and play an important part in delivering exceptional experiences to our guests and colleagues.

This is a hands-on and varied role where no two days are the same. You'll support our chefs with food preparation, maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation, help keep our kitchens operating efficiently and assist in providing meals within our staff dining facilities. Your contribution will be essential to the smooth running of our kitchen operations and the experience we deliver every day.

What you'll be doing
As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll support the wider kitchen team by:

• Assisting with the preparation and presentation of food within our staff dining facilities.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout all kitchen, storage and back-of-house areas.
• Washing and preparing kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery and cutlery for service.
• Supporting chefs and the wider kitchen team with day-to-day operational requirements.
• Receiving, storing and rotating deliveries in line with food safety procedures.
• Following cleaning schedules and maintaining accurate records.
• Ensuring all working areas remain safe, organised and compliant with food hygiene requirements.
• Assisting with stock takes and inventory control when required.
• Supporting the kitchen team during events, functions and peak trading periods.
• Communicating effectively with colleagues across the resort to ensure seamless operations.

What we're looking for
You will be someone who:

• Enjoys working in a busy, team-focused environment.
• Takes pride in delivering high standards.
• Has a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Is organised, reliable and proactive.
• Understands the importance of food safety, hygiene and health & safety standards.
• Has a passion for hospitality and great food.
• Can remain calm and efficient during busy service periods.
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided.

Why Join Champneys?

When you join Champneys, you become part of a business with a rich heritage, strong family values and a passion for wellbeing. We are committed to supporting our colleagues to thrive, develop and build rewarding careers.

Be Part of Something Special

At Champneys, every role contributes to creating an exceptional experience. As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll be an important part of the team behind the scenes, helping us maintain the outstanding standards our guests have come to expect for more than a century.

Being the iconic wellbeing brand that we are you should expect benefits that match our simple vision; to make you feel happier and healthier inside and out.

Not only will you work in great company you will also have access to the following:

• Health, Wellness and Wellbeing incentives
• Digital fitness programmes
• Nutrition guides and recipes
• Self-Guided meditation
• Champneys experiences (such an overnight stay or an ultimate spa day experience)
• App for all schedules, timesheets, annual leave and all the important things you need at your fingertips.
• In house social media connecting our Champneys Family
• Employee Assistance Programme, offering counselling sessions and legal advice if required, other perks such as shopping discounts and financial support to list a few benefits.
• Motivating, rewarding and engaging colleague events.
• Discounted stays for you, your friends and family at any of our properties.
• Complimentary Spa Day on completion of your probationary period.
• 50% discount on all Champneys products.
• Great discounts on our partner products Elemis and Clarins.
• Discounted membership to our exceptional health clubs.
• Merlin Entertainments Attraction.
• Introduce a friend incentive.
• Long Service celebrations.
• Free parking [Eastwell Manor, Forest Mere, Henlow, Mottram Hall, Springs, Tring and the College only].

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