Job Description

Job Ref:

KGH10706

Branch:

Holiday Inn Ipswich-Orwell

Location:

Holiday Inn Ipswich-Orwell, Ipswich

Salary/Benefits:

12.21 per hour

Contract type:

Permanent

Hours:

Part Time

Shift pattern:

07.00 -15.30 or 14.30 - 23.00

Hours per week:

24

Posted date:

17/09/2025

Closing date:

06/10/2025

The role

Our

Kitchen Assistants

focus on supporting kitchen team in creating positively memorable dining experiences for our guests. This role reports directly to the Kitchen Manager and is part of a team based from our attractive hotel in HI Ipswich Orwell IP3 9SJ



Kitchen Assistant duties include:


Dishwashing: All dishes ranging from pots and pans to cutlery are either hand washed or loaded into the dishwasher Delivery Organisation: As a Kitchen Porter you will be responsible for receiving deliveries and ensuring they are organised once in the kitchen Storage Management: Storage must be organised so that all ingredients are easily accessible Waste Removal: All waste bins are emptied, ensuring all waste is disposed of promptly Basic Food Preparation: When the kitchen is extremely busy, kitchen staff may ask you to support with basic food prep Material collection: If your Chefs need materials or ingredients, you will support by collecting them

Beyond that, you'll represent our company values and culture, ensuring that service excellence remains our top priority.



Other businesses may call this role Kitchen Porter.

Full details of the role will be discussed with the shortlisted candidates. If you'd like to find out more about the role before applying, why not reach out to our resourcing team at

recruitment@kewgreenhotels.com.

Benefits

Our rewards package includes:


Annual Conference Event and Awards

Apprenticeships

Robust career development opportunities and support for personal growth

Attractive discounts across many major retailers, restaurants, and events

Complementary Employee, Family and Friends discounts in hotels across the Kew Green Hotels portfolio and at partner hotels worldwide!

50% off food and beverage while you stay in our hotels

24/7, 365 days Employee Assistance Line for mental health and wellbeing support, financial and legal advice

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

What you'll bring to the team

Due to spending a lot of time on your feet and unloading heavy deliveries you will need a good physical fitness. Efficiency in fast-paced environment and strong communication skills are key. You will be able to follow instructions and be adaptable to meet the needs of both company and guests.



At Kew Green Hotels, we encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and abilities. We aim to create an inclusive workplace for everyone. Should you require any reasonable adjustments throughout the recruitment process, please make sure to complete the relevant application questions, or contact recruitment@kewgreenhotels.com if you have any questions. We are committed to supporting any adjustments you may need.

Next steps

A member of the hotel team will be in touch to book a 15-minute chat so we can get to know you better. We will explain the role in detail, and you can highlight your skills to us. If successful at this stage, you will meet Business Excellence Manager / Kitchen Manager.

Who are Kew Green Hotels?

Kew Green Hotels is a rapidly expanding global company, with a diverse portfolio across leading hotel chains, including IHG Hotels Resorts, Marriott International, Wyndham Hotels Resorts and Hilton, what unites us all is our values. Please view our website for more details.





Join our Kew-Team today!


A comfortable Ipswich Hotel with a restaurant and conference facilities. Just off the A14, Holiday Inn Ipswich-Orwell is right next to the Ransomes Europark buiness park. We're only a 15-minute drive from Ipswich town centre, and buses run from outside the Hotel. Ipswich station offers direct trains into London. Our versatile meeting rooms can cater for up to 160 guests and our dedicated conference host can help take care of all the details. We're also a licensed wedding venue, with packages for all budgets. Head by to the neat by Christchurch Mansion to admire works artists Constable and Gainsborough in it's Wolsey Art Gallery, or visit Ipswich Waterfront for bistro dining and boat trips on the river Orwell. The seaside town of Aldeburgh and the Sutton Hoo Anglo-Saxon burial site are both with half an hour by car. At this Hotel you can enjoy: Free WiFi, free on site parking, kids stay and eat free! Our confortably furnished rooms all come with pillow menus and Smart TVs. Start your day with a full English breakfast buffet, and dine on international dishes in the Priory Restaurant. Keep fit in the mini gym or head to nearby David Llyod Ipswich to swim laps, play tennis or unwind in the spa. After a busy day, relax with a pint in the lounge or our leafy garden.