Kitchen Assistant

About the role

If you are looking for a hotel with something different and some history to work in, then The Odney Hotel, our Place by the River could be for you. This is a beautiful and unique John Lewis Partnership owned hotel, set in 130 acres by the River Thames in Cookham, Berkshire. It offers both character and charm to our guests. The guests can stay in one of 5 beautiful houses on the site, each maintaining the period look of it's time with access to the picturesque grounds including a private stretch of river, water gardens, a pool and sports facilities. The main building Lullebrook Manor and its grounds are thought to have been the inspiration for the classic novel The Wind in The Willows bringing history along with relaxation where you can enjoy afternoon tea on the terrace, a drink in the bar or a meal overlooking the river.

As a Kitchen Assistant you'll work in all areas of the kitchen, including: a kitchen porter, basic food preparation, and helping to maintain the high standards of hospitality for all hotel guests to enjoy. You'll be involved with the preparation of food for our hotel guests, managing stock and minimising wastage. This is a role where you will receive ongoing training and there is plenty of opportunity for you to progress throughout the kitchen and hospitality sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of the kitchen brigade to maintain kitchen standards of cleanliness in compliance with food safety regulations and guidelines.
• Assist in basic food preparation, take responsibility for deliveries, the completion of cleaning schedules and temperature checks for kitchen equipment.
• Add value to the efficient and profitable running of your department in order to achieve your business and personal objectives, along with those of your team and the hotel.

Essential skills/experience you'll need

• Good communication skills.
• The ability to work in a team or on your own.
• Ability to interpret and adhere to food safety policy and health and safety regulations.

Desirable skills/experience you may have

• Experience in a kitchen or hospitality environment is welcomed but not essential.
• Training in Food Safety Level 2, normally completed in the first 3 months.

Varied hours of full time work (37.5 hours a week) across seven days to include early starts, late finishes, evenings and weekends between the hours of 06:00-22:00.