Kitchen Staff

About the role

Join the team at The Saracens Head Inn in Daventry as a Kitchen Staff member. No prior experience is required – we provide full training so you can develop the skills needed to succeed in a fast‑paced hospitality environment.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare, cook and present food to the required specifications.
• Operate kitchen workstations including grills, fryers and microwaves.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, food hygiene and health & safety.
• Work collaboratively with the team to meet time and quality targets.
• Rotate stock, store food safely and complete end‑of‑shift clean‑downs.

Required profile

• Enthusiastic, reliable and friendly attitude.
• Willingness to learn and ability to stay calm under pressure.
• Flexible availability for mornings, evenings, weekends and late finishes.

Required skills

• Operating grills, fryers and microwaves.
• Food hygiene and allergen handling compliance.
• Teamwork and time‑management in a busy kitchen.

What we offer

• Competitive hourly rate of £12.91.
• Free meal and drink each shift.
• 20% discount on food, drinks and hotel accommodation (for you and up to three guests).
• £1 extra per hour for midnight‑5:59 am shifts.
• Bonus scheme – earn up to 19% of your pay.
• Guaranteed‑hours and variable‑hours contracts.
• Paid holiday, free shares after a qualifying period and loyalty rewards.
• Structured training, apprenticeships and pathways to team‑leader or manager roles.