Kitchen Assistant: Fast-Paced Support & Growth Path

Kew Green Hotels; Catcliffe; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays

Leisure Clubs access

Personal and career development

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly and support the team in delivering great guest dining experiences. You will help with cleaning, organisation and basic prep, reporting to the Kitchen Manager, and you may participate in Chef Development opportunities to progress toward chef roles.

You will join a fast-paced kitchen environment, working with a collaborative team to ensure service is efficient and guests have a memorable experience.

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 ability to follow instructions.
• Team-focused mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Reliability, resilience and proactive support for the team.
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential; training provided.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Positive attitude

Efficient in fast-paced environment

Strong communication

Team-focused

Health & safety

Reliability

Kitchen experience helpful

Job description

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly and support the team in delivering great guest dining experiences. You will help with cleaning, organisation and basic prep, reporting to the Kitchen Manager, and you may participate in Chef Development opportunities to progress toward chef roles.

You will join a fast-paced kitchen environment, working with a collaborative team to ensure service is efficient and guests have a memorable experience.