Kitchen Assistant (KP/Commis Chef)

Balfour at Bow; Cranbrook; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in hospitality is seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Assistants to join their vibrant team. Located in the picturesque village of Goudhurst, this role offers a unique opportunity to work in a charming environment while honing your culinary skills. With a commitment to high standards and a love for food, you'll be responsible for maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and assisting chefs in food preparation. Enjoy flexible hours, generous discounts, and a supportive workplace culture that values your well-being. If you're passionate about hospitality and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation

Access to Wage Stream

Flexible hours

Refer a friend scheme

Wellbeing Promise accreditation

Qualifications

• A love for food and enjoyment of cooking.
• High standards and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the kitchen super clean and sparkly.
• Taking responsibility for the care of crockery and cleaning products.
• Preparing food and plating dishes.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Food Preparation

Cleaning and Hygiene Standards

Job description

The Goudhurst Inn is located near Balfour Winery in the charming village of Goudhurst, The Goudhurst Inn offers four boutique suites, locally-sourced cuisine, and a spacious dining room. Our large outdoor terrace provides breathtaking views of the Weald of Kent. If you have a flair for hospitality, we'd love to have you join our team.

We can offer you:

• Up to £12.50plus TRONC
• 35% discount on all drinks, food and accommodation across every Balfour site and Balfour Winery
• Access to Wage Stream to help you with those unexpected nasty bills
• A great refer a friend scheme
• Flexible hours to suit you and your work/life balance
• Accredited members of “Wellbeing Promise”, meaning we are an employer who really does care! (www.wellbeingpromise.co.uk)

We're looking for our Kitchen Assistants to:

• Keeping the kitchen super clean and sparkly
• Clean and wash up with love and care
• Take responsibility for the care and control of the kitchen’s crockery and cleaning products
• Be ready to muck in with preparing food, plating dishes and learning from the chefs around you

In this KP role we need someone with:

• A love for food and enjoyment of cooking
• High standards and attention to detail
• Their own transport to get to and from work

We welcome applications from a diverse range of individuals and will consider any reasonable adjustments to enable candidates to perform as well as possible during the recruitment process, [e-mail] with any requests.