Kitchen Assistant

As a Kitchen Assistant in the hotel, you will work as part of a kitchen team to prepare and cook a range of dishes to menu specifications. You will assist senior chefs with food preparation and ensure that all food is prepared and served to a high standard of quality and presentation. You will also maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas, follow all food safety and health regulations, and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. What do we need from you?

• Knowledge of food preparation and cooking techniques, and a willingness to continually develop culinary skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions from senior chefs.
• Ensuring the cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen and its surrounding areas
• Cleaning and sanitising all kitchen equipment and utensils
• Disposing of waste and rubbish in a safe and hygienic manner
• Ensuring all deliveries are received and stored correctly
• Assisting the chefs and kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks
• Operating and maintaining dishwashing machines, and alerting any faults to your line manager and hotel maintenance team.
• Ensuring that the kitchen is compliant with health and safety regulations
• Adhering to the hotel's policies and procedures at all times
• A commitment to maintaining a clean and hygienic kitchen environment, including adherence to food safety regulations and proper use of kitchen equipment and cleaning products.
  
  Good communication skills, willingness to work as part of a team, and ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Based in the Holiday Inn Darlington North A1M, Jct 59. you will be part of a team of passionate people who know that being the best doesn't always mean working around the clock. What do we need from you? To be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards. Whilst it's not required, any previous experience in a branded hospitality environment would be beneficial. We are also looking for you to able have:
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of health and safety regulations in the kitchen
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings
At Aimbridge we believe personality is key, so it goes without saying that you will have bags of personality and a real flair for hospitality.

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other., At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our Global community and enabling everyone to Be Their Best Selves.

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include
• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream - Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Flexible working opportunities
• Staff meals on duty
• Free staff parking
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions