Kitchen assistants - united kingdom, ferndown, dorset

who are we?

dudsbury golf club hotel & spa

we require kitchen assistants

dudsbury golf club hotel & spa is an award winning business with a busy spikes bistro, our fabulous orangery, the beautiful bentleys overlooking our 185 acre golf course and lovely brabant suite overlooking the spa. with exciting times ahead of us, we need you ! are you an experienced kitchen assistant …. if you are keen to join a busy diverse company and you like a challenge we re the company for you…..

what’s in a day?

as a kitchen kitchen assistant – you are effectively the engine room of the kitchen. working under the guidance of a chef, your job is to ensure that the kitchen is clean and operational. you may also be involved in preparing ingredients and cooking basic dishes.

key responsibilities:

ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic

washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately

sorting, storing and distributing ingredients

washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking foods and helping to prepare salads, desserts, paninis, jacket potatos

disposing of rubbish

cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools to maintain the kitchen food hygiene level to a 5* standard ensuring all food equipment and areas are kept pristine.

assist with completing food hygiene standards to a high level

what hours will i work?

its 8 hours shifts including evenings and weekends, just like the rest of the team. most jobs specify a 40 hour week, but you need to be prepared to work longer if necessary.

what’s the best bit about being a kitchen attendant?

you will be in a diverse role learning all aspects of a busy kitchen, working with the chefs/bar/waiting team and assisting in preparation of function foods too no 2 days are the same. very rewarding role you will be part of making someone's wedding/event/meal the best it can be.

what are skills/job requirements?

understanding the importance of food safety and health & hygiene

be able to multitask

be able to work under pressure (during the busy times)

have a high level of personal hygiene

plenty of stamina

able to work in a team

adaptable

what qualifications do i need?

this is the great bit – you don’t usually need any. if you’ve got a desire to learn to cook, common sense and commitment, you could go far.

what sort of salary can i expect?

hourly rate will be fair and commensurate with the position inline with experience, a review will take place upon completion of 3 month period of assessment.

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