Breakfast cook/kitchen assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
Driving essential for commuting *
WHAT ARE WE LOOKING FOR:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, friendly, outgoing Breakfast cook/kitchen assitant to expand our exceptional Kitchen team. You must have the ability to work as an individual or part of a team, have a cheerful outlook and be a good communicator. Hazlewood has a busy calendar of weddings and events and as such would be looking for full time hours, with flexibility for weekend and weekday work.
Here at Hazlewood Castle, we value our staff and want to employ individuals who have the same passion as we do and understand what we are trying to achieve and how to achieve it.
*Note: We recommend that driving is still essential.
ABOUT US:
Hazlewood Castle is a stunning grade 1 listed, 4-star hotel and day spa nestled within 77 acres of stunning woodland on the outskirts of Tadcaster, offering 32 beautiful bedrooms, 3 popular wedding & event venues for both exclusive and non-exclusive hire as well as a restaurant, bar-lounge and alfresco dining.
If you have an eye for detail and a love for making beauty sparkle, then come and join us! Our team are the heart and soul of Hazlewood Castle, without them Hazlewood is just a beautiful historic building. We are an independent hotel, offering our guests a truly warm Yorkshire welcome with a huge focus on exceeding our guests’ expectations. Our focus is on preserving and improving the special atmosphere of Hazlewood Castle and we continually work to improve that atmosphere and we all want to have fun whilst doing this. Guests feel our passion, it’s infectious and will rub off on them. We honour the buildings history and living history – we learn the stories to tell. We strive to develop, preserve and promote the “brand” of Hazlewood Castle through marketing, social media, PR and word of mouth by doing what we do well.
OUR PERSONAL VALUES:
To provide a really warm, friendly and knowledgeable service
Really caring by listening, looking and being proactive
Providing a relaxed "home from home" feel
Being clean and tidy everywhere
To be passionate about what we do
A "can do" culture that exceeds guests expectations
YOUR ROLE:
We are looking for a highly motivated Breakfast cook/kitchen assistant to prepare, cook and maintain a high standard of breakfast as well as maintaining basic food hygiene, health and safety regulations.
Kitchen assistant role, once breakfast service is complete then a little light washing up and ensuring all sections are clean, sterile ready for service.
Duties will include...
- Breakfast preparation, cooking and delivering
- Stock rotation/management
- Assisting with all Health and Safety/Food Hygiene aspects of the kitchen
- 5 shifts over 7
Here at Hazlewood Castle, we value our staff and want to employ individuals:
Who love the place as much as we do.
Who understand what we are trying to achieve and how to achieve it.
Think of our guest experience as a priority.
Have a positive, can-do attitude.
Flexibility to respond to a range of different work solutions.
Have plenty of energy.
WHAT WE OFFER YOU:
At Hazlewood Castle we value the contribution made by each team member and in recognition of this offer fantastic benefits;
Monthly service charge
Free on-site parking
50% saving on Food & Beverage for employees
20% saving on Food & Beverage for Friends & Family
20% saving on Spa treatments for employees
10% saving on Spa treatments for Friends & Family
Special £50 overnight accommodation rate inclusive of Yorkshire Breakfast & Dinner for you and your partner
20% saving on accommodation for Friends & Family
Hot and cold food and drink offering during your shift
No split shifts
A weekly flexible rota
Flexible shifts
Overtime availability
Work Christmas & New Year get paid and then stay free in the hotel for 2 people for 2 nights (accommodation & breakfast) at any time of the year.
Birthday Holiday
Long Service Award including additional annual leave days and bonus payment
Fully funded and supported apprenticeship programmes
Fully funded courses through the skills network
Inclusive culture of family
Complimentary one night stay (accommodation and breakfast) between January & March
Monthly pay day treats
25% Off Live For Today activity discount within the Hazlewood estate
Star of the quarter reward and recognition event
Employee referral scheme
Stakeholder Pension scheme for eligible team members
Appraisals and one to one job chats
We take a real interest in the individual aspirations of our team members and have the philosophy to promote from within which means that many of our team have worked for the hotel for a number of years. Nevertheless, we are always looking for new people to join our lively team.
WHAT HAPPENS NEXT:
If you have a passion to work in hospitality and want to advance your skills in one of Yorkshires best kept secrets, then we want to hear from you. Please submit your CV.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: Up to £23,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Cycle to work scheme
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 18/05/2023
Reference ID: Breakfast Cook
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Breakfast cook/kitchen assistant roles across Hazlewood Castle's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,000 - £23,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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