Kitchen Assistant

Holiday Inn; Taunton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Retail & dining discounts

Leisure club access

Career development

Employee support programme

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is looking for a kitchen assistant to help keep the kitchen running smoothly and support the team in delivering great food experiences for guests.

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you’ll learn through our Chef Development Programme and be prepared to progress toward a chef role if you wish. A positive, proactive team player is essential in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Team-focused mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Reliability and resilience with a proactive approach to supporting the team.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in delivering a positive and memorable dining experience for guests.
• Ensure crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are cleaned to the required standard.
• Assist with basic food preparation during busy service periods.
• Help chefs by collecting ingredients, equipment or materials as needed.
• Receive deliveries and store items safely and organised.
• Maintain storage areas for easy access to ingredients and materials.
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and ready for service, including end-of-day cleaning.
• Remove waste promptly and manage it safely.
• Use cleaning materials and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene standards at all times.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Fast-paced

Communication

Teamwork

Health & safety

Reliability

Kitchen experience

Job description

This role is all about keeping the kitchen running smoothly and supporting the team to deliver great food experiences for our guests.

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring everything is clean, organised and ready for service.

With our Chef Development Programme and Chef Academy, you will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and progress towards a chef role should you wish.

About the Role

You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen operation, supporting the team to deliver a smooth and efficient service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the kitchen team in delivering a positive and memorable dining experience for guests.
• Ensuring all crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are cleaned to the required standard.
• Supporting with basic food preparation when required during busy service periods.
• Supporting chefs by collecting ingredients, equipment or materials as needed.
• Receiving deliveries and ensuring all items are stored safely, correctly and in an organised way.
• Maintaining storage areas so that ingredients and materials are easy to access.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and ready for service, including end-of-day cleaning.
• Removing waste promptly.
• Using cleaning materials and equipment safely and responsibly.
• Following all health, safety and food hygiene standards at all times.

About You

You’re someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys being part of a team and thrives in a fast-paced environment.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.
• The ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• A team-focused mindset with a collaborative approach.
• A commitment to health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Reliability, resilience and a proactive approach to supporting the team.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is helpful but not essential – we’ll support you to learn and develop.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:

• Discounted hotel stays around the globe, with food and beverage discounts.
• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events.
• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms).
• Personal and career development
• Round the clock access to the Employee Assistance programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice.

Next steps

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in-person interview.

At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at [e-mail] - we’re here to support you.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.