We have an exciting opportunity available for an individual who is looking to join our Glentress team as our newest Kitchen Assistant. Joining us on a full-time basis, working 40 hours per week. In return we will offer you an hourly pay rate of £11.44 per hour (increasing to £12 per hour if monthly targets are met), a place to develop your skills and the chance to work in some of the UK's most stunning forest environments.
Our Kitchen Assistant:
Open all year round, as a Kitchen Assistant you will 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 will prepare and cook all orders, ensuring the quality and presentation of the food is to the highest standard.
Other responsibilities include some or all of the following:
+ Follow the cleaning rota, to ensure the regular cleaning of all kitchen areas, equipment and appliances to meet the required high standards of cleanliness.
+ Previous experience in the kitchen is required.
+ Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks.
+ Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators.
+ Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher.
+ Understanding and encouraging the principles of safe food handling to ensure all food preparation is to the highest standards of hygiene.
As our Kitchen Assistant we can offer you:
+ Monthly 5% bonus (paid quarterly) if location achieves customer service targets
+ Save on cabin breaks - pre-book a break with up to 20% off or travel last minute for just £75 a cabin. You also get a friends and family discount giving them 15% off all breaks.
Our ideal Kitchen Assistant
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. You have the ability to build good working relationships with colleagues and a professional rapport. You are an excellent communicator and are keen to learn from those around you.
Note:
+ 16 - 17 year olds paid at £6.40 p/hr (increasing to £6.72 p/hr if targets met)
+ 17 - 18 year olds paid at £8.60 p\hr (increasing to £9.03 p/hr if targets met)
Forest Holidays is a Certified B Corporation, recognised globally as a business that's a force for good. We provide holidays that are good for people and the planet.
Don't miss out on the opportunity to join our fantastic team!