Kitchen Assistant - Path to Chef via Development Programme

Kew Green Hotels; Rugby; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted hotel stays

F&B discounts

Leisure clubs access

Personal and career development

Employee Assistance programme

Job summary

Kew Green Hotels is looking for a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly and support the team in delivering great food experiences for guests. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will ensure cleanliness, organisation and readiness for service, with opportunities to develop skills through the Chef Development Programme.

You will be at the heart of the kitchen operation, assisting during busy periods, receiving deliveries, maintaining storage areas and supporting end-of-day cleaning

Qualifications

• Teamwork and collaboration with the kitchen team.
• Positive, can-do attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.
• Reliability, resilience and proactive support to the team.
• Commitment to health, safety and hygiene standards.

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

Can-do attitude

Strong communication

Follow instructions

Reliability

Health & hygiene

Job description

Kew Green Hotels is looking for a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly and support the team in delivering great food experiences for guests. Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you will ensure cleanliness, organisation and readiness for service, with opportunities to develop skills through the Chef Development Programme.

You will be at the heart of the kitchen operation, assisting during busy periods, receiving deliveries, maintaining storage areas and supporting end-of-day cleaning