Kitchen Assistant (Casual)

Job Ref: KGH11859Branch: Holiday Inn RuncornLocation: Holiday Inn Runcorn, RuncornSalary/Benefits: £12\.71 per hour plus benefits and monthly service chargeContract type: CasualHours: Part TimeShift pattern: 06:00 \- 02:00Hours per week: 0Posted date: 18/06/2026Closing date: 04/07/2026

This role is all about keeping the kitchen running smoothly and supporting the team to deliver great food experiences for our guests.

Reporting to the Kitchen Manager, you’ll play a vital role behind the scenes, ensuring everything is clean, organised and ready for service.

With our Chef Development Programme and Chef Academy, you will also have the opportunity to develop your skills and progress towards a chef role should you wish.

About the Role

You’ll be at the heart of the kitchen operation, supporting the team to deliver a smooth and efficient service.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supporting the kitchen team in delivering a positive and memorable dining experience for guests.


• Ensuring all crockery, cutlery, pots and pans are cleaned to the required standard.


• Supporting with basic food preparation when required during busy service periods.


• Supporting chefs by collecting ingredients, equipment or materials as needed.


• Receiving deliveries and ensuring all items are stored safely, correctly and in an organised way.


• Maintaining storage areas so that ingredients and materials are easy to access.


• Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and ready for service, including end\-of\-day cleaning.


• Removing waste promptly.


• Using cleaning materials and equipment safely and responsibly.


• Following all health, safety and food hygiene standards at all times.

You’re someone who takes pride in your work, enjoys being part of a team and thrives in a fast\-paced environment.

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A positive, can\-do attitude and a willingness to get stuck in.


• The ability to work efficiently in a busy, fast\-paced environment.


• Strong communication skills and the ability to follow instructions.


• A team\-focused mindset with a collaborative approach.


• A commitment to health, safety and hygiene standards.


• Reliability, resilience and a proactive approach to supporting the team.


• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is helpful but not essential – we’ll support you to learn and develop.

Our rewards package includes:

• Discounted hotel stays around the globe, with food and beverage discounts.


• Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events.


• FREE and UNLIMITED access to our Leisure Clubs (gym, pool, steam rooms).


• Personal and career development


• Round the clock access to the Employee Assistance programme, offering mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice.

If you’re shortlisted, we’ll give you a quick call to learn more about you and answer your questions. Candidates who progress will then be invited to the hotel for an in\-person interview.

We review applications as they come in, so apply early to avoid missing out. We may close the role once we’ve found the right person.

*At Kew Green Hotels, we’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone can thrive. If you need any adjustments during the recruitment process, just let us know at recruitment@kewgreenhotels.com \- we’re here to support you.*

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is one of the UK’s leading hotel management companies, operating a diverse portfolio of global brands. We’re a people\-driven business that’s passionate about performance, guest experience, and creating hotels and teams that make us proud.

Learn more about who we are and what drives us at www.kewgreenhotels.com.

Quiet hotel with an Open Lobby and indoor pool near Liverpool and ManchesterJust beside the M56 motorway, Holiday Inn® Runcorn hotel welcomes you for an event, business trip or holiday. It's a short drive to Runcorn station, with direct trains to Liverpool and London, and Runcorn East station, serving Chester and Manchester. You're also just 20 minutes by car from Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL) and 30 minutes from Manchester Airport (MAN). You can go bargain\-hunting at the nearby Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and Manchester's Trafford Centre, or take your kids for a day of fun at Chester Zoo or Knowsley Safari Park. Here on business? You're close to several industrial estates, and you can arrange a conference for up to 500 people in the hotel's Cheshire Suite, which can be partitioned into smaller rooms.At this hotel you can enjoy:\- Free Wi\-Fi\- A fitness centre with an indoor pool\- Free on\-site parking\- Kids stay and eat freeUnwind in a cosy guest room with Smart TV and a pillow menu to suit your needs. You can indulge in a juicy steak at the Cow on the Hill grill, take advantage of 24\-hour room service or grab a bite from the All Day Dining menu. The Open Lobby bar is just the place for a drink, while the Media Lounge, with comfortable seating, a TV and games, is an inviting spot to relax and socialise.

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