Hotel Kitchen - Team Member
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Kitchen Team Member – Carlisle (M6 Jct 44) Premier Inn
This isn’t just about cooking.
You’ll help prepare, cook and serve meals that become part of someone’s stay at Premier Inn because a good meal can make a great stay even better.
One minute you could be preparing breakfast before guests wake up. The next you’ll be helping the team through a busy dinner service.
If you enjoy working as part of a team and seeing the results of your work straight away, this could be the role for you.
Pay, hours and location
Pay: Up to £13.06 per hour
Contract: Permanent – we don’t do zero-hours contracts.
Hours: 30 contracted hours per week.
Location: Parkhouse Road, Carlisle, Cumbria, CA3 0JR
Shifts: Includes evenings, weekends and busy guest periods.
What you’ll do
As a Kitchen Team Member you’ll help make sure every guest gets a meal they’ll enjoy. You’ll:
- Prepare ingredients before service starts
- Cook and plate meals during breakfast and dinner service
- Help keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for the next rush
- Receive deliveries and keep stock where it should be
- Work closely with the hotel team so service runs smoothly
- Help make sure every meal leaves the kitchen looking right
This isn't a role where you’ll spend your shift hidden in the back washing up.
You’ll be part of a team that’s working together to deliver the meals our guests rely on.
You don’t need hotel experience
Some of our best Kitchen Team Members joined us from supermarkets, cafés, pubs, restaurants, warehouses and customer service jobs.
If you’re willing to learn, we’ll teach you the rest.
You might have worked as a:
- Catering Assistant
- Barista
- Kitchen Porter
- Retail Assistant
- Warehouse Operative
This could be your first kitchen job or you may have worked in hospitality before.
What matters most is that you're reliable, enjoy working with others and don’t mind rolling your sleeves up when things get busy.
Why join Premier Inn?
Here you’ll learn far more than how to cook.
You’ll build kitchen skills, food safety knowledge and confidence working in a team.
Some people stay because they love the team. Others use the experience to move into other parts of Premier Inn. However far you want to go, we’ll help you get there.
What you’ll get
- Permanent contract with guaranteed hours
- Training and support from day one
- Discounts on Premier Inn stays and more
- Pension and savings schemes
- Discounts on everyday shopping, travel and more
- This could be your first role with us, or the start of something much bigger. As you build your skills and confidence, you'll have opportunities to learn, develop and explore different paths across Premier Inn.
Is this role right for you?
If you:
- Like being busy
- Enjoy working as part of a team
- Take pride in doing things properly
- Stay calm when the kitchen gets busy
- Want a job where every shift goes quickly...
...we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and start building a career that serves you.
Why join us?
What's Inn it for you?
Diversity & Inclusion
We have a place for you
We give everyone the opportunity to grow, develop and be their best. No barriers to entry, no limits to ambition. We're committed to being for everyone – so that means creating an inclusive culture where everyone belongs and different perspectives are valued.
Benefits
We look after our people
Enjoy the perks and rewards that working for the UK’s number 1 hotel brand can bring. From money off hotel stays and restaurant visits to celebrating your milestones here.
Development
We build careers
We’re powered by brilliant people, smart ideas and a business with the track record to make it happen for you. Get the most from your career as part of a growing business that creates opportunity at whatever stage you're at.
How to apply
How to apply
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1. Apply Online
Found a role you love? Great, just apply online! If you don’t already have a profile, you’ll create one as part of your application. If your application is successful, we’ll invite you to an interview by email with all the details you need
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2. Come to Your Interview
This is your chance to meet us and for us to meet the real you! Top tips: • What to wear: Smart-casual with comfy shoes (you may be on your feet). Be yourself, tattoos and piercings are welcome. • Before you arrive: Double-check your interview location, as we have several sites. • What to bring: Your right to work documents and National Insurance number. • Can’t make it? No problem, just let us know as early as possible and we’ll try to rearrange.
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3. Job Preview
For housekeeping or kitchen roles, you’ll spend around 30 minutes trying out the job on the day – so you can see what it’s really like. You’ll also have time to ask us any questions. We’ll let you know the outcome of your interview afterwards.
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4. Employment Checks
If you’re successful, we’ll complete the necessary employment checks. This includes verifying your Right to Work in the UK, which may happen at different stages depending on the role.
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5. Welcome to the Team!
Once everything is complete, it’s time to welcome you to the hotel team. We’ll guide you through your first steps and make sure you feel supported from day one.
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