Kitchen Assistant

FOREST HOLIDAYS LIMITED; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to join their Keldy team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in a busy kitchen environment, assisting chefs, and ensuring exceptional service for guests. Candidates should have a passion for delivering outstanding customer service and a friendly attitude. Enjoy competitive pay in a stunning forest location with a range of fantastic benefits.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Performance-based bonuses

Pension scheme

Subsidised meals

Wellbeing events & activities

Discounts on stays

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen preferable.
• Understanding the importance of cleanliness.
• Ability to assist kitchen staff efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning kitchen surfaces and equipment.
• Assisting with food preparation as needed.
• Organizing kitchen deliveries.

Skills

Experience working in a kitchen

Friendly attitude

Passion for customer service

Excellent communication skills

Job description

Overview

Location: Keldy
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Working Hours: Full-time, 38 hours per week. Days of Work: 5 days out of 7, alternate weekends.

Join Our Team in a Stunning Forest Setting! We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join our Keldy team. Work in one of the UK’s most beautiful forest locations, developing your skills while providing outstanding service to our guests.

About Forest Holidays

We’re a Certified B Corp. Our business has been recognised as a force for good. It’s what we’ve always known: our holidays are good for people and the planet. We’ve never done business as usual. Our holidays are unique, and so are we. We’re a team of 800 people. We’re stewards of 244.5 hectares of forest. We manage the land for conservation and create spaces in nature for people to stay. Our tucked-away cabin locations are always thoughtfully placed. They’re places to discover the wonders of nature and realise the part we all play in protecting it.

About the Kitchen Assistant role

Open all year round, as our Kitchen Assistant you play a pivotal role in our Forest Retreat building, the hub of the location. This is our reception, the first port of call for guests checking in on their holiday. It houses a shop, bar, and restaurant. Opening hours are location and season dependant but there are no late openings which allows a better work/life balance. In this role you must deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect Forest Feeling experience.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks
• Pot wash and table cleaning in the café
• Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day
• Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators
• Receiving deliveries and organising them in the kitchen
• Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher
• Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
• Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
• Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items
• Providing assistance to Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed

What Are We Looking For?

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant is passionate about the little details — you’re the kind of person who understands how important cleanliness is and is keen to help our busy Kitchen team achieve a smooth shift and have everything they need to work efficiently for our guests.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Experience working in a kitchen previously is preferable.
• A friendly, positive, and helpful attitude.
• Passion for delivering an outstanding customer service.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our team, you’ll enjoy a range of fantastic benefits, including:

• Generous holiday allowance - Take the time you need to recharge and enjoy a healthy work-life balance.
• Performance-based bonuses – Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) if customer service targets are met.
• Social events and awards evenings – Celebrate success with your team.
• Pension scheme – Secure your future with our company pension.
• One full paid day to volunteer – Give back to a cause you care about.
• Subsidised meals – Discounted food when working on location.
• Wellbeing events & activities – Focus on your mental and physical wellness.
• Save on cabin breaks – Enjoy up to 20% off pre-booked stays or last-minute breaks for just £75 per cabin. Friends and family also receive 15% off.
• Hundreds of discounts – Save on top brands across the UK.

Pay Rates for Aged 16 and 17

16 years: £7.55 per hour
17 years: £10.00 per hour

Forest Holidays is a Certified B Corporation, committed to sustainability and responsible tourism. By joining us, you’ll be part of a team that values people and the planet.

Click ‘Apply’ now to start your journey with us. Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity!