Job Ref: KGH11918
Branch: Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield
Location: Holiday Inn Rotherham Sheffield , Rotherham
Salary/Benefits: £12.71 per hour plus benefits and monthly service charge
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Part Time
Shift pattern: Variable includes evenings, weekends and holidays
Hours per week: 16
Posted date: 29/06/2026
Closing date: 13/07/2026
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.
About You
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.
Benefits
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.
Next steps
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 [email protected] - 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.
A modern hotel seven miles from Sheffield city centre with event spaces, a swimming pool and a restaurant, plus free parking and Wi-Fi.
The Holiday Inn® Rotherham-Sheffield M1, Jct.33 hotel is five minutes' drive from the M1 motorway and two miles from Rotherham town centre. Frequent trains leave Rotherham Station for Sheffield, 15 minutes away, where you can catch direct services to London, Leeds and Manchester.
The hotel's six versatile, naturally lit meeting rooms can host everything from an intimate gathering to a reception for 300. Modern equipment and free WiFi help things run smoothly, and the hotel can look after catering. Wedding packages are available, and there's free parking.
Kids can see a blast furnace in action at the interactive Magna Science Adventure Centre, less than three miles away. Art lovers can seek out works by Henry Moore and Barbara Hepworth at the open-air Yorkshire Sculpture Park, 25 minutes away by car.
Start your day at the buffet with a full English breakfast, fruit, cereals and pastries. You can work out at the Fitness Centre, swim laps in the pool and wind down in the steam room. The comfortable Forge Restaurant serves British cuisine for lunch and dinner. Kids stay and eat free. Room service is available around the clock, or you can watch the match on TV over a pint in the bar.
