Job Summary:
Job Description:
Due to working time regulations, applicants must be 18 years or over to apply.
About the role:
The role of kitchen assistant will see you work in all areas of the kitchen including kitchen porter, basic food preparation and adhering to cleaning schedules.
Do you have a real love of food and would like to join our friendly catering team working as Kitchen Assistant at our Hotel?
You'll be involved with the preparation of food, managing stock and wastage.
This is a role where you will receive ongoing training and there is scope to progress throughout the kitchen.
This role offers variety to your working day as well as the opportunity to gain experience within the hospitality industry. The emphasis always being on providing exceptional customer service.
Live In option is available.
Required essential experience skills and qualifications:
* Good communication skills.
* Can do attitude showing flexibility to work in the department.
* Food Safety Level 2 (will be trained within 3 months).
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Desirable experience skills and qualifications:
* Previous commercial kitchen experience including basic preparation of food items
* Able to be flexible in work approach and skill training
About Brownsea Castle:
Working on an island, living in a castle with red squirrels at your window sounds like a fantasy but due to the wonderful and unique Brownsea Castle this could be your reality.
It’s our place by the sea, our island getaway across beautiful Poole Harbour offering an escape to our Partners with history and nature in abundance. Guests stay on the National Trust run island in the amazing Tudor castle, set amongst 17 acres of private grounds with stunning Italian gardens and a dedicated beach offering relaxation and beautiful nature walks.
If you are looking for a hotel with a difference, this could be it. You’ll be surrounded by a team of passionate and dedicated hospitality Partners who give our guests the best experience possible. What is different about our guests though is that they are Partners with their friends and family.
As co-owners in the business, you’ll see this difference in the way your teammates and you approach your job and carry out your responsibilities. With all of the island to explore or using any of the facilities on offer; a croquet lawn, children's play area, badminton, football, cricket, fishing, archery and frisbee golf you can guarantee that our guests will be hungry and looking to recharge with the fantastic food offering we give them.
Boats: We have our own private boat service from Sandbanks Pier to get Partners to and from work, these boats run approximately once an hour between 7am - 11pm. Castello Boat berths at the jetty to the right of the Chain Ferry.
Car parking: If you wish to park at Sandbanks (BH13 7QJ). This is on-road parking only, payable via the 'Just Park' app or at the meter on the roadside, prices vary. As staff on the island we have access to purchase an annual permit at a reduced price. Parking is free from November to March.
Buses: Buses stop at 7pm from sandbanks and all staff are required to cover late night shifts beyond the bus times.
Benefits of the Partnership and the role:
* Full-time working holiday entitlement 22 days holiday, plus public and bank holidays (this is prorated for part time hours).
* Free meals whilst on duty, for Live Out roles.
* Free meals for Live In roles
* You’ll get Partnership discount in store and online once you complete your Earning Membership period. That’s 25% off in John Lewis (12% off electrical products, some exclusions apply) and 20% in Waitrose (some exclusions apply) You’ll also be able to nominate someone you live with to share your discount.
* Excellent work life balance, including focus on well being and flexible working and our marketing leading equal parenthood leave Policy
* Learn more about our extensive range of exciting benefits that you could enjoy when you join us, visit -
Please consider the following when making your application:
- We occasionally close vacancies early in the event we receive a high volume of applications. Therefore, we recommend you apply early.
- Print off the job description now if you require it.
- Ensure you have an up-to-date CV.
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Pay:
£11.55 Hourly
Scheduled Weekly hours:
37.5
Worker Type:
Permanent Partner
Job Level:
Partnership Level 10
Hours of Work:
Varied hours of full time work across seven days to include early starts, late finishes, evenings and weekends.
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