Killyhevlin Hotel

Employer Location: Fermanagh
Phone Number: 02866323481
Email: hr@killyhevlin.com
Web: www.killyhevlin.com

Job description

A Festive Kitchen / Commis Support role will be an entry-level, hands-on seasonal position focused on helping the kitchen team prep, cook, and manage high-volume holiday and Christmas menus.

Responsibilities

• Food preparation and service.
• Assist senior chefs with chopping, peeling, slicing, and preparing ingredients for festive and regular menus.
• Help plate dishes, prepare Christmas buffets, or assemble seasonal trays to required presentation standards.
• Execute basic cooking tasks under close supervision.
• Move around different kitchen stations (hot, cold, pastry) as needed to support busy service periods.
• Receive, unpack, check, and store food deliveries promptly.
• Rotate stock using the FIFO (First-In, First-Out) method and label all items with clear dates.
• Help minimise food waste and track ingredient levels.
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene, cleanliness, and proper uniform wear.
• Clean workspaces, wash equipment, and sanitize kitchen areas throughout and after service.
• Follow basic food safety, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health), and allergen guidelines.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Basic kitchen experience or a formal qualification in professional cookery is helpful, though a strong willingness to learn is the primary requirement.
• Ability to stand for long shifts, work in fast-paced/high-pressure environments, and lift heavy pots or stock boxes.
• Clear communication skills and a positive attitude during busy festive services.
• Willingness to work split shifts, weekends, and peak holiday dates.

Desirable Skills

• Previous kitchen expereince is useful

Further Information

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We supply uniform, meal on duty, on-the-job & essential product training, secure staff car parking, employee of the month award, staff discounts. No staff accommodation. Evidence required of Right to Work in UK/NI & Immigration Status (SHARE CODE). Applicants are required to have a National Insurance Number prior to applying. Applicants are required to have fully photographic ID - passport will be acceptable. Applicants are required to have a bank/ savings account prior to applying (wages are paid directly into the given account fortnightly).