Kitchen Assistant

Holiday Inn Runcorn; Runcorn, Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join their dynamic team. This role is crucial in supporting kitchen operations and ensuring guests enjoy memorable dining experiences. Responsibilities include dishwashing, storage management, and basic food preparation, all while upholding the company's values of service excellence. With robust career development opportunities and a commitment to employee wellbeing, this position offers a chance to grow within a rapidly expanding global company. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make a difference, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Attractive discounts across retailers

Complementary hotel discounts

Discounted food and beverage

24/7 Employee Assistance Line

Free access to Leisure Clubs

Qualifications

• Good physical fitness is essential due to the nature of the work.
• Strong communication skills and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Assist the kitchen team with dishwashing and food preparation.
• Organize deliveries and manage storage for easy access.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

Adaptability

Job description

The role

Our Kitchen Assistants focus on supporting the kitchen team in creating positively memorable dining experiences for our guests. This role reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is part of a team based at our attractive hotel in Holiday Inn Runcorn, WA7 3HA.

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.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth.
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events.
• Complementary discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide!
• Discounted 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 good physical fitness. Efficiency in a 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 the company and guests.

At Kew Green Hotels, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We aim to create an inclusive workplace for everyone. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please make sure to complete the relevant application questions or contact [e-mail] if you have any questions. We are committed to supporting any adjustments you may need.

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 the Business Excellence Manager / Kitchen Manager.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including IHG Hotels & Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, and Hilton. What unites us all is our values. Please view our website for more details.

Join our Kew-Team today!