Kitchen Assistant
Minor Hotels
Minor Hotels is a global hospitality group operating over 550 hotels, resorts and residences in 56 countries in Asia-Pacific, the Middle East, Africa, the Indian Ocean, Europe and the Americas. As a hotel owner, operator and investor, Minor Hotels fulfils the needs and desires of today’s global travellers through its diverse portfolio of eight hotel brands – Anantara, Avani, Elewana, NH, NH Collection, nhow, Oaks and Tivoli. As part of Minor Hotels, the region of Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is responsible for more than 350 properties in 30 countries and plans to grow across all segments, with a focus on its upper-upscale and luxury brands.
What will be your mission?
As Kitchen Assistant you will work in close contact with the kitchen supervisors and team members, and assist them by performing a range of food preparation tasks. You will also perform all cleaning, washing, and preparation duties required in the kitchen to ensure that the operations run smoothly.
What will you do?
- Prepare and preserve the necessary ingredients for the service according to recipes or menu.
- Check and ensure the correct use of the temperature of appliances and food.
- Collaborate in the preparation and presentation of high quality dishes for daily operations according to recipes/menu within company guidelines.
- Monitor the quantity of food that is prepared and the portions that are served.
- Knowledge and application of the FIFO system.
- Maintain a clean, neat and well-organized work area.
- Collaborate in the preparation of all mise-en-place for all relevant menus.
- Assist cooks during peak activity periods.
- Knowledge and application of all relevant health department rules/regulations (HACCP).
- Preparation. Use and maintenance of the necessary tools for each of the provided services.
What are we looking for?
- At least 6 months’ experience developing similar functions, preferably in a hotel of similar size and complexity.
- High school diploma or vocational training on hospitality/F&B/kitchen.
- Fluency in local language is a must and knowledge of English is highly valuable.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Organized.
- Ability to work on his/her own and as part of a team.
- Focus on detail.
- Flexible and reliable.
Why choose us?
At Minor Hotels Europe & Americas we are committed to shaping exciting careers worldwide and cross-cultural experiences. Our journey is fuelled by the passion and dedication of our incredible teams, who also enjoy inspiring and exclusive benefits such as:
- Worldwide experience – diversity of 150 different nationalities.
- Career development opportunities full of national and international challenges.
- Wide range of training programmes to enhance your skills.
- Wellbeing initiatives, including flexible working conditions.
- Team member recognition programmes, including Memorable Dates.
- Ability to make a difference through our sustainability programme and volunteering initiatives.
- Team member rates and promotions, offering discounted rates in our hotels around the world and exclusive benefits through our corporate loyalty programme.
Are you looking for a new challenge? Apply now!
Minor Hotels Europe & Americas is dedicated to fostering an inclusive working environment where every individual is valued and equally encouraged. We warmly welcome individuals from all backgrounds and abilities.