Kitchen Team Member

Whitbread Plc; Kegworth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality business is seeking a Kitchen Team Member at East Midlands Airport Premier Inn. Role involves preparing, cooking, and serving meals. No chef experience is needed, and an immediate start is available. The position offers a fixed-term contract with competitive pay and a range of benefits including discounts and training.

Benefits

60% off Premier Inn rooms

25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants

Company pension

Complimentary breakfast for 2

Qualifications

• No previous chef experience required.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and serve meals for guests.
• Ensure a clean and safe kitchen environment.

Job description

Hotel Kitchen Team Member

Contract type: Fixed Term

Category: Operations - Hotel Kitchen

Location: Castle Donnington

We're currently recruiting in our East Midlands Airport Premier Inn. Working 15 hours per week, paying up to £12.56 per hour.

Kitchen Team Member - East Midlands Airport Premier Inn

Come and be a Kitchen Team Member at Premier Inn in East Midlands. Help us prepare, cook and serve our mouth‑watering meals to Premier Inn guests. Immediate start, no chef experience needed.

PAY RATE: Up to £12.56 per hour

CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term until 04/02/2026

HOURS: 15 hours per week

LOCATION: East Midlands Airport Premier Inn
Pegasus Business Park, Hunter's Way, Castle Donnington DE74 2TQ

Why you'll love it here:

• Training and support: We've got the user‑friendly equipment that will make your life easier from the start and the training that'll give you a real career path in our kitchens and beyond.
• Whitbread Benefits card: Enjoy up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms and 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants.
• Pension and saving schemes: Company pension and save as you earn scheme.
• Discounts: Get money off shops, your utility bills, travel, cinema trips, supermarkets and more.
• Have breakfast on us: Enjoy a complimentary Premier Inn breakfast for 2 when you join us.

What you'll do:

Join our team at East Midlands Airport Premier Inn as a Kitchen Team Member, cooking up tasty meals for our well‑rested Premier Inn guests. Be part of the UK's leading hospitality business, Whitbread.

We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under‑represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non‑binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term) are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part‑time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 121380-4492

Advertised: 14 Nov 2025