Kitchen Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are looking for a Kitchen Assistant Team Member to join the team at Novotel Cambridge North.
To assist the kitchen brigade in ensuring that all kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy at all times. Ensure that all F&B outlets are provided with clean and sanitized operating equipment. To utilize food-handling techniques which are in line with current Health and Hygiene regulations
Main responsibilities:
Duties
- Ensure all kitchens are kept clean and tidy according to current Health & Hygiene regulations.
- To count, sort and prepare operating equipment as required.
- Ensure correct handling of chemicals and equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions.
- Ensure all operating equipment, crockery, cutlery & glassware is hygienically cleaned and safely stored.
- Follow the regular cleaning rosters and standard methods for deep cleaning of floors, walls, coolers, oven’s & operating equipment.
- To contribute to cost control through energy conservation and the careful use of water, cleaning materials and other appliance.
- Ensure garbage is collected and disposed of correctly from all kitchen areas each shift.
- Utilize safe and hygienic methods for the removal of dry and wet waste.
- Any other reasonable request as required by your Supervisor or Hotel Management.
Work Experience
- customer service orientation
- attention to detail and accuracy
- ability to multitask and prioritize
- effective verbal and written communication skills
- ability to handle stress and stay calm under pressure
- conflict resolution skills
- flexible regarding work schedules
Benefits
- You can work with multinational colleagues
- Be part of a global community of hospitality industry
- Opportunity to develop your career
- A Bienvenue Card - offering a special staff rate at our hotels
Job Type: Permanent
Salary: £11.51 per hour
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme
Supplemental pay types:
- Bonus scheme
- Performance bonus
Licence/Certification:
- Right to Work in the UK (required)
Work Location: One location
Reference ID: HB2Z3-KC1
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Assistant roles across Novotel Cambridge North's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £12 - £12 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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