Kitchen Stock & Inventory Controller

Carden Park Hotel; Chester; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Share of service charge

Discounted hotel accommodation

Discounted food and drink

Spa access and treatments

Free staff lunch

Free on-site parking

Employee assistance program

Free golf and leisure club membership

Transport option from Wrexham

Career progression opportunities

Funded qualifications

Outdoors facilities access

Charity days

Job summary

Carden Park Hotel Ltd is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Store Assistant to manage our hotel's kitchen stock, receive deliveries, and maintain a stock rotation system to minimise waste. You will work 40 hours per week, with a early shift from 7am to 3:30pm and will ensure supplies are available for the kitchen team to deliver high standards.

You will conduct daily fridge temperature checks, keep accurate inventory records, liaise with suppliers, and ensure storage areas meet hygiene and safety

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role.
• Strong organisational and time-management skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Understanding of food safety, stock rotation and temperature control.

Responsibilities

• Manage the hotel’s Kitchen stock, including food, cleaning supplies, and equipment.
• Receive, check, and store deliveries, ensuring accuracy and quality.
• Implement and maintain an effective stock rotation system to minimise waste and ensure freshness.
• Conduct daily temperature checks for fridges and storage areas, ensuring compliance with health & safety regulations.
• Maintain inventory records and conduct regular stock checks.
• Issue supplies to different departments as needed.
• Ensure storage areas are clean, organised, and compliant with hygiene and safety standards.
• Liaise with suppliers to track orders and resolve any discrepancies.

Skills

Stock management

Food safety knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Carden Park Hotel Ltd is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Store Assistant to manage our hotel's kitchen stock, receive deliveries, and maintain a stock rotation system to minimise waste. You will work 40 hours per week, with a early shift from 7am to 3:30pm and will ensure supplies are available for the kitchen team to deliver high standards.

You will conduct daily fridge temperature checks, keep accurate inventory records, liaise with suppliers, and ensure storage areas meet hygiene and safety