Kitchen Assistant

Daish-S-Holidays-1; Torquay; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus £100

Extra day off for birthday

Mental wellbeing support

Staff, Friends & Family Discount on Da

Job summary

Daish's Holidays is looking for Kitchen Assistants to join our kitchens across the group. This part-time, permanent role offers stability, training and a friendly team environment.

You will help maintain clean, safe kitchen operations and support food preparation as needed, with shifts including evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Reliable and hardworking
• Able to follow instructions
• Positive attitude and team player
• Willing to learn and adapt
• Compliant with COSHH and Health & Safety policies

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen equipment, walls, floors, and surfaces using proper cleaning products and rota instructions.
• Wash, sort, and store kitchen equipment and utensils safely.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks as required.
• Keep kitchen areas tidy and organised during shifts.
• Follow COSHH and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Work as part of a friendly team to maintain a safe, efficient kitchen.

Job description

Part-time Permanent Team Member

Description

Make every stay special with Daish's Holidays

Calling all Kitchen Assistants! Looking for a stable, year-round role with a company that values its people? Whether you're looking to start a career in hospitality, develop your skills or simply find a job where you can become part of a friendly team, Daish's Holidays could be the perfect fit for you.

We’re looking for hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join our kitchen teams and help us deliver the great food and high standards our guests expect.

All-year-round employment | Employee benefits

What will you be doing?

As a Kitchen Assistant, you'll play an important role in supporting our kitchen team and helping to ensure the kitchen operates smoothly and safely.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Cleaning kitchen equipment, walls, floors, fixtures, fittings and light equipment using the appropriate cleaning products and following the cleaning rota or instructions from the kitchen management team.
• Washing, sorting and safely storing kitchen equipment, utensils and cooking implements.
• Supporting the kitchen team with basic food preparation tasks when required.
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, tidy and organised throughout your shift.
• Following company COSHH and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive kitchen team to help maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

What are we looking for?

Previous kitchen experience is helpful but isn't essential. We're looking for people who are reliable, hardworking and willing to learn.

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable, hardworking and committed to doing a great job.
• Able to work efficiently and follow instructions.
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment.
• Willing to carry out a range of cleaning and food preparation duties.
• Positive and happy to support other members of the kitchen team.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to following food safety, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures.

At Daish's, we believe that our people are just as important as our guests. That's why we offer more than just a job.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Stable, all-year-round employment - we don't close for the winter.
• Career progression opportunities across our hotels and wider business.
• £100 refer-a-friend bonus.
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Access to mental wellbeing and financial support to help you when you need it.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Staff, Friends & Family Holiday Discount - enjoy a Daish's holiday from just £105 for you, your family and friends, including accommodation, breakfast, dinner, coach travel and entertainment.

The role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays, so flexibility is important

We are an established, family-run holiday company with over 45 years of experience creating memorable holidays for our guests.

Today, we operate 11 hotels across 9 locations throughout the UK, alongside our own fleet of luxury coaches. While we continue to grow and look towards an exciting future, our family values remain at the heart of everything we do.

Clean & Comfortable Accommodation | Good Food | Great Entertainment | Friendly Service

These values are what make a Daish's holiday special. We pride ourselves on providing great-value holidays for all ages, whether our guests are looking for a relaxing break, fantastic entertainment, delicious food or the chance to explore some of the UK's most wonderful destinations.

Our commitment to great holidays and outstanding customer service has been recognised through a number of industry awards, including Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards and Group Travel & Leisure Awards.

With more than four decades of experience behind us, we’re proud of our heritage as a family company – but we're always looking towards the future.

If you're looking for a secure, year-round role where you'll be valued, supported and part of a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and join the Daish's family and help us make every stay special!

Company Overview

Our family of hotels and luxury coaches has been providing great holidays since 1979. The company now has 12 hotels in 10 popular UK resorts, and our fleet of luxury coaches ready to collect you and take you on your holidays. Service, quality, welcoming, friendly staff and excellent value are at the heart of this family-owned company. With family-friendly accommodation and entertainment throughout the year, we have something for everyone.