Kitchen Assistant

Alfa Travel; Torquay; On-site; GBP 2,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading employee-owned hospitality group as a Kitchen Assistant at The Metropole Hotel in Torquay. This role offers 25-30 hours of work per week with a competitive hourly rate of £12.60, alongside excellent benefits including training funding and job security. Ideal for passionate individuals looking to enhance their career in the kitchen.

Benefits

Bi-annual tax-free dividend (circa £1,500 in 2024)

Funding for relevant training courses

Job security due to employee ownership

Occupational sick pay scheme

Discounts on holidays and hotel stays

Employee assistance programme - Health Assured

Free employee meals during shifts

Pension scheme with company contributions

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role required.
• Ability to work quickly while maintaining standards.
• Passion for the hospitality industry.

Responsibilities

• Washing pots and kitchen equipment.
• Assisting chefs with food preparation.
• Maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Efficiency

Cleanliness

Passion for hospitality

Job description

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Alfa Leisureplex Group has an opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join the team at The Metropole Hotel, Torquay.

Kitchen Assistant working hours:

As a Kitchen Assistant, you will work 25 - 30 hours per week, including weekends & split shifts with an hourly rate of £12.60 – Regardless of age!

Responsibilities include washing pots and kitchen equipment, working efficiently while maintaining high cleanliness standards. You may also assist chefs with food preparation for service or the next day. This role is ideal for anyone looking to make a difference or pursue a career in the kitchen.

Benefits of being an employee owner:

• Bi-annual tax-free dividend (circa £1,500 in 2024)
• Funding for relevant training courses
• Job security due to our employee-owned status
• Support and development opportunities
• Occupational sick pay scheme
• Discounts on holidays and hotel stays
• Employee assistance programme - Health Assured
• Length of service rewards
• Free employee meals during shifts
• Pension scheme with company contributions
• Recognition and engagement programs

Requirements include experience in a similar role, ability to work well in a team, work efficiently at speed while maintaining standards, and a passion for the hospitality industry.

The Alfa Leisureplex Group is a leading UK coach holiday and hotel company, with a turnover over £70 million. We are the UK’s only employee-owned Travel Group, operating brands like Leisureplex Hotels and Alfa Travel. Our mission is to provide memorable holidays for our guests.

We own and operate 24 hotels across popular seaside locations, with over 2,000 rooms, achieving high occupancy rates year-round. Our growth is driven by our dedicated team of nearly 1,000 employee owners, who are our greatest asset.

If you are friendly, positive, passionate, and possess the necessary skills and experience, we encourage you to apply for the Kitchen Assistant position.