Kitchen Team Member

ibis, ibis Styles, ibis budget; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Heartist Card

Bonus Breaks vouchers

Free meals on duty

28 days holiday

Friends & Family rates

Eye test vouchers

Academies training

Cycle to Work

Vivup benefits

Pension scheme

Job summary

ibis London Heathrow Airport is seeking a passionate Kitchen Team Member to support breakfast, lunch and dinner service, room service and buffet operations. You will assist with food preparation, mise en place, stock rotation and uphold excellent hygiene and food safety standards while working closely with the wider kitchen team.

The role promises training and development opportunities within the Accor network, a supportive team, flexible hours and employee benefits designed to reward daily

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen/food prep is desirable.
• Passion for food and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety.
• Able to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills.
• Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and present high-quality food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service, functions and buffet.
• Maintain hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Assist with stock rotation, mise en place, and daily kitchen operations.
• Support Kitchen Porter duties as required.

Skills

Food preparation

Hygiene standards

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

• Contract Type: Permanent / Flexible Hours
• Salary: £14.80 per hour

Company Description

• ibis London Heathrow Airport
• Contract Type: Permanent / Flexible Hours
• Salary: £14.80 per hour
• Start date: September 2026

Join us at Accor, where life pulses with passion!

As a pioneer in the art of responsible hospitality, the Accor Group gathers more than 45 brands, 5,600 hotels, 10,000 restaurants, and lifestyle destinations in 110 countries. While each brand has its own personality, where you will be able to truly find yourself, they all share a common ambition: to keep innovating and challenging the status-quo.

By joining us, you will become a Heartist®, because hospitality is, first and foremost, a work of heart.

You will join a caring environment and a team where you can be all you are. You will be in a supportive place to grow, to fulfil yourself, to discover other professions and to pursue career opportunities, in your hotel or in other hospitality environments, in your country or anywhere in the world!

You will enjoy exclusive benefits, specific to the sector and beyond, as well as strong recognition for your daily commitment.

Everything you will do with us, regardless of your profession, will offer a deep sense of meaning, to create lasting, memorable and impactful experiences for your customers, for your colleagues and for the planet.

Hospitality is a work of heart.

Join us and become a Heartist®.

Job Description

We are looking for a passionate and enthusiastic Kitchen Team Member to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will assist in the preparation and presentation of high-quality food for breakfast, lunch, dinner, room service, functions and buffet service while maintaining excellent hygiene, food safety and cleanliness standards. Working closely with the wider kitchen team, you will help with food preparation, stock rotation, mise en place and daily kitchen operations, ensuring guests receive a consistent and enjoyable dining experience. The role also includes assisting with Kitchen Porter duties as required to support the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen. The ideal candidate will have a passion for food, a positive attitude, strong teamwork skills and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced hospitality environment. Training and development opportunities are available for candidates looking to grow their culinary career.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food preparation environment is desirable.
• A passion for food, cooking and delivering high-quality dishes.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and food safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Willingness to learn and develop culinary skills through training.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and public holidays.

Additional Information

As Part Of Our Team, You Will Enjoy

• Heartist Card offering up to 30% discount at Accor hotels worldwide
• Free Bonus Breaks vouchers for complimentary stays within the UK
• Complimentary meals while on duty and a provided uniform
• 28 days' holiday, including bank holidays, increasing with service by up to an additional 5 days
• Friends & Family discounted rates
• Eye test vouchers
• Learning and development programmes through our Academies
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Access to the Vivup employee benefits programme, including GP services, high street discounts, and much more
• Workplace pension scheme
• A wide range of additional employee benefits, wellbeing initiatives, and career development opportunities

One more thing…

By working at ibis London Heathrow Airport you will be part of the Accor network, worldwide hospitality leader. With us, you can be all you are, work with purpose, grow, learn, enjoy and explore Accor's limitless opportunities. Discover our Talent stories at heart-of-hospitality.com or on Instagram @heart.of.hospitality

Our Commitment To Diversity & Inclusion

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent, creating an environment where everyone feels they belong.