Kitchen Assistant - France

Kitchen Assistant - Winter

About the Role

Destinations: Val d’Isère, Tignes, La Plagne, Courchevel, Méribel, Les Deux Alpes, Courmayeur, Zell am See & St Anton

We are actively seeking Kitchen Assistants to come work in one of our superb chalet hotels located in top European ski resorts.

Reporting to the Head Chef you will play an important role within our catering operation to ensure that the kitchen is kept to a high standard of cleanliness. You will be heavily involved in many areas, including the operation of dishwashers, assisting with food preparation and checking deliveries. This superb role enables you to learn all aspects of how a kitchen works and can be a stepping stone into a catering career as you develop new skills in a fun and adventurous surrounding.

You’ll find the Mark Warner environment provides a fantastic opportunity to work hard and play hard! You could learn a new sport, get out on the mountain or explore exciting new places with like-minded friends.

We’ve a strong management team that provides on-going support and training. There are opportunities to develop your own skills and a development programme for career progression with the prospect to work year-round in one of our beach resorts during the summer months. Our winter programme operates from December through to April.

Main Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen
• Washing and disinfecting kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls
• Ensure all crockery, cutlery, glasses, serving dishes, kitchen equipment and utensils are kept to a high standard of cleanliness, are properly stored and available when required
• Operating dishwashers and other equipment
• Unload and unpack deliveries, which may include heavy items
• Remove and recycle (where necessary) kitchen waste
• Assist with basic food preparation

Abilities and Skills

• Hard working
• Present a ‘can do’ attitude
• Ability to work individually or as part of a team
• Ability to carry out tasks efficiently
• Calm demeanour
• Awareness of hygiene and safety

Essential Requirements

• Excellent communication skills
• Previous experience desired but not essential
• UK/EU Passport holder
• UK National Insurance Number
• UK bank account

Package and Benefits

• Return travel to/from UK
• Medical insurance
• Comfortable accommodation
• All meals
• Discounted drinks and beauty treatments (dependent on resort)
• Lift pass, ski equipment hire and discounted lessons for beginners
• Smart uniform
• Holiday concessions for friends and family
• A competitive salary
• Comprehensive training
• Opportunity to work year-round
• Management development