Kitchen Assistant: Path to Chef via Development Programme

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

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays

Food & beverage discounts

Free Leisure Clubs access

Personal and career development

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Support team member to help keep the kitchen running smoothly and support the team in delivering great food experiences for guests. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you’ll ensure cleanliness, organisation and readiness for service, with opportunities to learn and progress through our Chef Development Programme.

You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen operation, assisting with deliveries, basic food prep during busy periods and maintaining tidy storage and

Qualifications

• A positive, can-do attitude and 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 kitchen experience is helpful but not essential – training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Support the kitchen team in delivering a positive and memorable dining experience for guests.
• Ensure crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are cleaned to the required standard.
• Assist with basic food preparation during busy periods.
• Collect ingredients, equipment or materials as needed to support chefs.
• Receive deliveries and store items safely and in an organised way.
• Maintain storage areas so ingredients and materials are easy to access.
• Keep the kitchen clean, tidy and ready for service, including end-of-day cleaning.
• Remove waste promptly and safely.
• Follow health, safety and food hygiene standards at all times.

Skills

Can-do attitude

Efficient in busy environment

Strong communication

Team player

Health & hygiene standards

Reliability & resilience

Kitchen experience helpful

Job description

Kew Green Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Support team member to help keep the kitchen running smoothly and support the team in delivering great food experiences for guests. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you’ll ensure cleanliness, organisation and readiness for service, with opportunities to learn and progress through our Chef Development Programme.

You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen operation, assisting with deliveries, basic food prep during busy periods and maintaining tidy storage and