Kitchen Assistant

Village Hotels; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A modern hotel group in the UK is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Member to support chefs in delivering high-quality dishes. This role includes on-the-job training with opportunities to gain NVQ qualifications. The successful candidate will work as part of a close-knit team, assisting with food preparation and maintaining a smooth kitchen operation. The company offers a range of exciting benefits including wellness membership, discounts on stays, and flexible working hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow within a vibrant hotel environment.

Benefits

Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership

Discount on overnight stays

50% discount on Food and Drink

Excellent training and development programmes

Flexible working hours

Company pension scheme

Life insurance

Qualifications

• Passionate about cooking and delivering excellent service.
• Eager to learn and develop skills in the kitchen.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs during prep and service times.
• Help maintain smooth operations in the kitchen.
• Participate as a part of a close-knit team.

Job description

As a Kitchen Team Member for Village Hotels we are looking for passionate individuals to provide vital support in delivering brand‑lead mouth‑watering dishes to all our customers in the various outlets within our F&B operation. If you're eager to climb the kitchen ladder, we'll support you in every aspect of your role providing on‑the‑job training and also gaining NVQ qualifications.

In your role as a kitchen team member you will work alongside the other chefs during prep & service times and play a part in the smooth running of a close‑knit team. You will also play a part in the kitchen department delivering bigger goals within the hotel business.

Work, Grow, Play!

Here at Village Hotel Club we are all about embracing personality, individualism and fun. Forget stuffy hotels built around formality, pomp and ceremony. We create lively, modern spaces for our guests to work, eat, relax, play and exercise. With hotels and leisure clubs from Aberdeen to Bournemouth and more opening soon, we rely on you to deliver service that puts us head and shoulders above the competition.

Benefits*

• Complimentary Health and Wellness Membership at your home Club for you and a family member/friend worth £1,500 a year.
• Discount on all overnight stays at Village Hotels, meaning you can experience our hospitality from £35 with a friend and even grab an excellent breakfast.
• Friends and Family discounted stays from £49 including breakfast.
• 50% discount on Food and Drink purchased on or off shift at any Village Hotel Pub & Grill.
• 30% discount on and off shift in our Village Hotel Starbucks stores.
• Excellent training and development, including our Rising Stars and Talent Academy programmes.
• A much more exciting way to train across several areas in the hotels, utilising our exciting Mobile Gaming training platform.
• Discounts and cashback offers on many High‑Street brands and supermarkets.
• A range of well‑being and healthcare benefits and monthly well‑being programmes for all employees to support your mental health.
• Putting your mental well‑being first with Mental Health first aiders and up to 2 mental health days to utilise annually.
• Financial well‑being support and salary drawdown via Wagestream.
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support and counselling.
• Flexible working hours.
• A fun, supportive and inclusive work environment with regular team events.
• Excellent reward and recognition incentive schemes.
• Anniversary rewards for key milestones of service.
• Electric car salary sacrifice scheme.
• Have your birthday off guaranteed.
• Discounted Health Cash plan and sick pay insurance.
• A host of BIG People Days to celebrate, reward and recognise our wonderful employees and their local communities.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity benefits and pay.
• Company pension scheme.
• Life insurance.
• T&C’s apply based on your contract.

Come and be part of something new & something special – Work, Grow & Play the Village Way!