Kitchen Assistant: Path to Chef via Development

Kew Green Hotels; Reading; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hotel discounts

Retail discounts

Leisure clubs access

Career development

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help keep the kitchen running smoothly and support the team in delivering great dining experiences for guests. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will keep everything clean, organised and ready for service, with opportunities to develop through our Chef Development Programme and Chef Academy should you wish to progress toward a chef role.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment as part of a collaborative team and will receive training to grow

Qualifications

• A positive, can-do attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Team-focused mindset with a collaborative approach.
• Commitment to health, safety and hygiene standards.
• Reliability, resilience and a proactive approach to supporting the team.
• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is helpful but not essential - we'll support you to learn and develop.

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

Teamwork

Communication

Health & Safety

Reliability

Fast-paced

Willingness to learn

Kitchen experience

Job description

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to help keep the kitchen running smoothly and support the team in delivering great dining experiences for guests. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will keep everything clean, organised and ready for service, with opportunities to develop through our Chef Development Programme and Chef Academy should you wish to progress toward a chef role.

You’ll work in a fast-paced environment as part of a collaborative team and will receive training to grow