Kitchen Assistant

Holiday Inn Norwich North; Norwich; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel brand in Norwich is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in creating memorable dining experiences. The role involves dishwashing, organizing deliveries, managing storage, and assisting with food preparation. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, adaptability, and good physical fitness. This role offers various employee benefits including discounts in hotels and unlimited access to leisure clubs.

Benefits

Annual Conference Event and Awards

Apprenticeships

Career development opportunities

Discounts across retailers and restaurants

50% off food and beverage in hotels

Employee Assistance Line

Free access to Leisure Clubs

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness due to the physical nature of the job.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team in creating memorable dining experiences.
• Perform dishwashing tasks for kitchen utensils and cutlery.
• Organize storage for ingredients for easy access.
• Responsible for receiving and organizing deliveries.
• Remove waste efficiently and on time.
• Assist with basic food preparation during busy times.
• Collect materials and ingredients as needed.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Physical fitness

Ability to follow instructions

Adaptability

Job description

The role

Our Kitchen Assistants focus on supporting kitchen team in creating in creating positively memorable dining experiences for our guests. This role reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is part of a team based from our attractive hotel in NR6 6JA

Kitchen Assistant duties include :

• Dishwashing : All dishes ranging from pots and pans to cutlery are either hand washed or loaded into the dishwasher
• Delivery Organisation : As a Kitchen Porter you will be responsible for receiving deliveries and ensuring they are organised once in the kitchen
• Storage Management : Storage must be organised so that all ingredients are easily accessible
• Waste Removal : All waste bins are emptied, ensuring all waste is disposed of promptly
• Basic Food Preparation : When the kitchen is extremely busy, kitchen staff may ask you to support with basic food prep
• Material collection : If your Chefs need materials or ingredients, you will support by collecting them

Beyond that, you'll represent our company values and culture, ensuring that service excellence remains our top priority.

Other businesses may call this role Kitchen Porter.

Full details of the role will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates. If you’d like to find out more about the role before applying, why not reach out to our resourcing team at [e-mail].

Benefits

Our rewards package includes :

• Annual Conference Event and Awards
• Apprenticeships
• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events
• Complementary Employee, Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide!
• 50% off food and beverage while you stay in our hotels
• 24 / 7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms)

What you’ll bring to the team

Due to spending a lot of time on your feet and unloading heavy deliveries you will need a good physical fitness. Efficiency in fast-paced environment and strong communication skills are key. You will be able to follow instructions and be adaptable to meet the needs of both company and guests.

Next steps

A member of the hotel team will be in touch to book a 15-minute chat so we can get to know you better. We will explain the role in detail, and you can highlight your skills to us. If successful at this stage, you will meet Business Excellence Manager / Kitchen Manager.