Kitchen Assistant
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Be part of creating unforgettable escapes to a cabin in Glentress Forest
- Location:Glentress (Peebles)
- Salary:£12.71 per hour
- Working Hours:Full-time, 40 hours.
- Days of Work:1 day off mid week and working alternate weekends.
- Transport: Please note that our location is not accessible by public transport. Therefore, a valid driving licence and access to a car, or another reliable means of transport, are essential for this role.
About the Kitchen Assistant Role:
Open all year round, as our Kitchen Assistant you 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 must deliver exceptional customer service, ensuring every guest enjoys the perfect Forest Feeling experience.
Your Responsibilities:
- Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks
- Pot wash and table cleaning in the café
- Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day
- Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators
- Receiving deliveries and organising them in the kitchen
- Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher
- Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
- Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
- Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items
- Providing assistance to Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed.
- Providing support working front of house when required.
What Are We Looking For?
Our ideal Kitchen Assistant is 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.
We’re looking for someone with:
- ✅ Experience working in a kitchen previously is preferable.
- ✅ A friendly, positive, and helpful attitude.
- ✅ Passion for delivering an outstanding customer service.
- ✅ Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.
Apply now to join us in creating unforgettable stays at Glentress Forest. Don’t miss this amazing opportunity!