Kitchen Assistant

5 days ago

Pickering YO HW, United Kingdom Forest Holidays Full time

Join us where the forest hides secret glades and sunlight filters through the trees at Keldy Forest

  • Location: Keldy (North Yorkshire)
  • Salary: £12.21 per hour
  • Working Hours: Part time, 23 hours per week.
  • Days of Work: 3 days per week including alternate weekends.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Assistant to join our friendly Keldy team Be part of creating memorable escapes in one of North Yorkshire's most peaceful forest settings. Develop your skills while ensuring our cabins are beautifully prepared for every guest.

About the Kitchen Assistant role:

Open all year round, as our Kitchen Assistant you play a pivotal role in our Forest Retreat building, the hub of the location. This is our reception, the first port of call for guests checking in on their holiday. It houses a shop, bar, and restaurant. Opening hours are location and season dependant but there are no late openings which allows a better work/life balance. In this role you must deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect Forest Feeling experience.

Responsibilities:

  • Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks
  • Pot wash and table cleaning in the café
  • Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day
  • Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators
  • Receiving deliveries and organising them in the kitchen
  • Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher
  • Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
  • Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
  • Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items
  • Providing assistance to Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed.

What Are We Looking For?

Our ideal Kitchen Assistant is passionate about the little details - you're the kind of person who gets how important cleanliness is and is keen to help our busy Kitchen team achieve a smooth shift and have everything they need to work efficiently for our guests.

We're looking for someone with:

  • Previous kitchen experience (preferred but not essential)
  • A friendly, positive, and helpful attitude
  • Passion for delivering excellent customer service
  • Strong communication skills and attention to detail

Why Join Us?

As a valued member of our leadership team, you'll enjoy a range of benefits:

  • Generous holiday allowance – Take the time you need to recharge
  • Performance-based bonuses – Earn a 5% bonus (paid quarterly) if customer service targets are met.
  • Social events and awards evenings – Celebrate success with your team
  • Pension scheme – Secure your future with our company pension
  • One full paid day to volunteer – Give back to a cause you care about
  • Subsidised meals – Discounted food when working on location
  • ❤‍ Wellbeing events & activities – Focus on your mental and physical wellness
  • Save on breaks – Enjoy up to 20% off. Friends and family also receive 15% off.
  • Hundreds of discounts – Save on top brands across the UK

Reasonable Adjustments: We're all about diversity, inclusion, and bringing your authentic self to work. Need adjustments for the recruitment process? Just ask, our team is happy to help.

Click 'Apply' now to start your journey with us at Keldy. Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity

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