Kitchen Assistant

Butlin's Conferences & Events; Skegness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Live-in accommodation (subject to DBS)

Job summary

Butlin's Conferences & Events in Skegness is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join our Buffet Team on a full-time, fixed-term contract. You’ll help maintain a fast-moving buffet, support the pot wash area, and assist with minor prep, while enjoying on-the-job training and a vibrant resort environment.

You’ll be on your feet most of the day in a busy kitchen, with shifts including mornings, evenings, weekends and public holidays. A friendly, 'get stuck in' attitude helps you fit in quickly.

Qualifications

• On-the-job training provided.
• Warm personality and "get stuck in" attitude.
• Enjoys a busy environment and fast pace.
• Flexible shifts including weekends/public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the flow of the buffet and keep a sparkling dining area for guests.
• Support the Pot Wash team by operating machinery and replenishing plates, cutlery and crockery.
• Run and replenish food on buffet lines and assist with minor culinary prep.
• Stand on your feet all day and keep the kitchen and buffet area clean and safe.

Skills

Team player

Physically active

Flexible

Stamina

Job description

The Role

Are you ready to help keep the magic flowing behind the scenes?

As part of our Buffet Team, you are the engine room of our dining experience. Our Kitchen Assistants ensure everything runs like clockwork so that thousands of families can enjoy a seamless, stress-free meal.

This is a full-time, seasonal position (40 hours per week), with a fixed-term contract running until 3rd September 2026.

This is a varied "utility" role where you’ll be right in the heart of the action. Whether you’re ensuring the buffet is fully stocked or keeping the kitchen's rhythm going, you’ll be an essential part of the team.

We provide full on-the-job training, so while experience is great, it’s your warm personality and "get stuck in" attitude that matter most. If you love the buzz of a busy environment and are happy to try new things, you’ll fit right in.

Working Hours & Pattern

To keep our busy buffets moving, this role requires full flexibility. Your schedule will include a mix of straight shifts, split shifts, mornings, evenings, weekends, and public holidays.

For those aged 18+ who are relocating to join us, live-in accommodation may be available (subject to a DBS check)

Department Buffets Employment Type Fixed Term - Full Time Location Skegness Workplace type Onsite Reporting To Karla Bullimore

Key Responsibilities

• Your main priority is to maintain the flow of the buffet and ensure our guests always have a sparkling dining environment.
• You will play a vital role in our Pot Wash team, operating machinery and ensuring clean plates, cutlery, and crockery are quickly replenished for our guests.
• Beyond the cleaning, you’ll support the culinary team by running and replenishing food on the buffet lines and assisting with minor culinary prep work to keep the kitchen ahead of the rush.
• This is a hands-on, physically active role where you will be on your feet all day, moving between the kitchen and the buffet floor. You will also handle general cleaning tasks to maintain a safe and spotless workspace. You’ll take pride in the detail—because a great holiday starts with a well-prepped kitchen and a perfect plate.

Ready to join the team?

If you’re a great team player who loves a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of an amazing resort team, we want to hear from you!

About Butlin's

Did you know Billy Butlin was the first person to introduce dodgems to the UK? That's right, 'fun' is in our DNA, and we've been delighting guests for almost 90 years. Ask any of our team, past and present, and one of the best things they'll say about working at Butlin's is our culture.

As The Home of Entertainment, we pull out all the stops to provide our guests with an 'Altogether More Entertaining and Fun Break', from all-action family holidays to adult-only Big Weekenders, brought to life through our three mighty values. So, if you're looking for a role where you can Create Smiles, where you aren't afraid to Get Stuck In and where the team genuinely Care For Each Other, we think you'll fit right in!

Our Hiring Process

• Stage 6: DBS Check
• Stage 7: Hired
• Stage 1: Applied
• Stage 2: Review
• Stage 3: Phone Interview
• Stage 4: Group Recruitment Session
• Stage 5: It's Decision Time!
• Stage 7: Hired