Kitchen Assistant

About the role

Relais & Châteaux at Thornbury Castle is looking for a Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant to join its 5-star hotel team. The hotel is set on 15 acres, is the only Tudor castle operating as a hotel in England, and has been refurbished to restore its historic grandeur. It is located about 20 minutes' drive from Bristol.

Key responsibilities

• Use the industrial dishwashers to clean crockery and chefs' utensils
• Clean the kitchen areas following full Food Safety and COSHH guidelines
• Carry out basic vegetable preparation under the supervision of senior chefs
• Follow Health and Safety and Food Safety procedures
• Support the team and help colleagues where needed

Required profile

• Natural passion and flair for the industry and food
• A calm, mature approach
• Ambition to succeed at the highest levels
• Dedicated team player with strong communication skills
• Resilient nature that thrives under pressure
• Ability to work unsupervised using own initiative

What we offer

• Zero hours contract at £12.71 per hour, including evening and weekend shifts
• Training through internal and external professionals and online facilities
• Staff and family accommodation rates, food and beverage discounts and recognition programmes
• Uniform and meals provided while on duty, plus free parking