Kitchen Assistant - Holiday Inn Express Trafford City in Manchester

Holiday Inn Express Trafford City, Manchester £20,402.02 per annum / £13.07 per hour, 30 hours per week across 5 days.

We're looking for a Kitchen Assistant to help our kitchen team prepare and cook dishes to menu specification, day in and day out, with every plate presented to a high standard. Day to day, that means:

• Assisting with the preparation and cooking of food to meet menu requirements
• Ensuring all dishes are prepared and served to a high standard of quality and presentation
• Maintaining cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and all food preparation areas
• Following food safety, health and hygiene regulations and procedures at all times
• Assisting with stock rotation and proper storage of food items
• Working closely with the rest of the kitchen team to keep daily service running smoothly
• Staying flexible on shifts, including evenings, weekends and public holidays, as the rota requires

Hospitality doesn't run 9 to 5, and neither do we. Our kitchen operates 7 days a week, 365 days a year, so shifts may include early mornings, evenings, weekends and bank holidays on a rota basis.

Supporting Your Hospitality Career Growth:

• Fully funded apprenticeship programmes
• Internal development programmes, designed to support you as you grow within your role
• Monthly and annual team member service awards, making sure your achievements are recognised and celebrated

About the Hotel:

Holiday Inn Express Manchester – Trafford City sits in Trafford Park, one of Europe's largest industrial estates, and is within walking distance of Trafford Centre, Event City and Old Trafford, with Salford Quays and Manchester city centre both close by. The hotel has 220 en-suite bedrooms, the Express Café & Bar for all-day dining, a mini gym, and three air-conditioned meeting rooms hosting up to 40 delegates. On-site parking is available for guests.

Exclusive discounts for you, your friends and family:

• Team member rates at UK hotels, with rooms from just £30 Bed and Breakfast
• Discounted stays for friends and family
• 50% discount when dining in our restaurants and bars
• Free meals while on duty, keeping you well-fuelled
• Access to high-street discounts on a range of shops, experiences and more
• Up to 40% savings on a wide range of bikes, with our Cycle to Work Scheme
• Generous refer-a-friend bonuses, starting at £250

Caring for your health and wellbeing, both in and outside of work:

• A calendar of wellness activities — from healthy lunches to wellbeing walks and pay day treats, not forgetting our annual #HealthyHabits campaign
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, providing free confidential advice, 24/7, for you and your family, supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing
• Healthcare Cash Plan options, from just £5 per month

Equal Opportunities & Right to Work:

We're an equal opportunities employer, and we welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates, regardless of race, sex, disability, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. At Valor Hospitality, we actively welcome applications from candidates of all diverse backgrounds. Every application is carefully reviewed against the relevant skills and experience for the role, and we'll be in touch if you're a good match and have been selected for interview. If you need any support at any stage of the recruitment process, or reasonable adjustments to help you do your best, please email our team.

Please note that employment is subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK.