Kitchen Assistant

Holiday Inn Derby Nottingham; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent hotel is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to support the kitchen team in creating memorable dining experiences. Key responsibilities include dishwashing, storage management, and assisting with basic food preparation. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, physical fitness, and adaptability in a fast-paced environment. This role offers various benefits including employee discounts and access to leisure clubs.

Benefits

Annual Conference Event and Awards

Robust career development opportunities

Employee discounts at hotels and retailers

50% off food and beverage in hotels

FREE access to Leisure Clubs

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness for unloading deliveries and standing for long periods.
• Efficiency in fast-paced environments is essential.
• Strong communication skills to interact effectively with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen team in creating memorable dining experiences.
• Handle dishwashing tasks for all kitchen items.
• Organize and manage deliveries and storage in the kitchen.
• Assist with basic food preparation when needed.
• Ensure waste removal and cleanliness in the kitchen.

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 Derby-Nottingham M1J25 (NG10 5NJ) .

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 organized 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

• 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.