Cook – Arnos Vale, Bristol

Cook – Arnos Vale, Bristol

Job Type: Part Time – 16 hours per week

Arnos Manor Hotel is a beautifully unique 73-bedroom hotel featuring a bustling bar, restaurant, and adaptable meeting and event space for up to 200 guests, all housed within a stunning listed building. Built in the 17th century, the hotel has retained many of its original features, offering a charming and distinctive atmosphere.

Cook opportunity at Arnos Manor Hotel- a great opportunity for a passionate Cook for 16 hours per week to join the team on a part time basis at this wonderful property.

Job Overview:

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing and presenting high-quality dishes while maintaining food safety and hygiene standards. You will work closely with the Assistant Manager and Food & Beverage team to deliver exceptional dining experiences for our guests.

Key responsibilities and duties of Cook

• Prepare and cook a variety of dishes according to the hotel’s menu and guest preferences.
• Ensure all meals are presented to a high standard and meet hotel quality guidelines.
• Kitchen Hygiene & Safety: Maintain a clean and organized kitchen, following food safety regulations and hygiene protocols.
• Assist in stock control, including inventory checks and proper storage of ingredients.
• Work efficiently with the kitchen team to ensure smooth service during busy periods.
• Contribute ideas for new dishes and seasonal menu changes.
• Accommodate special dietary requests and ensure guest satisfaction with every meal.
• Ensures that all dishes are prepared consistently and according to standard recipes.
• Monitors food and operating costs and controls these by reducing waste.
• Ensures the cleaning standards for kitchen are being met.
• Ensures that operating and kitchen equipment is maintained to a good standard with minimum breakage.
• Provides fast, friendly, professional and responsive customer service to the restaurant service delivery team.
• Stays focused and is conscious about food presentation and consistency.
• Demonstrate effective food handling procedures.
• Demonstrate good knife handling skills.
• Correctly wrap, label, date and store all food items in their correct areas.
• Sets up, operates and cleans all kitchen machinery/equipment and stores it in its proper place.
• Maintains complete knowledge of correct maintenance and handling of equipment, using only as intended and only after proper training has been demonstrated.
• Keeps workstation clean at all times during service time.
• Performs all duties in adherence to all company standards and policy.

Person Specification

• Passionate about food with a sound operational background.
• Ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including mornings, evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
• Commitment to delivering excellent service.

Experience & Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Assistant, Cook or Chef in a Hotel, Restaurant, or similar environment.
• Knowledge of food safety, hygiene, and kitchen best practices (e.g., HACCP and Food Safety certification preferred).
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits as a Cook:

• Discounted accommodation (£30 per room per night) in other hotels within crest the group
• 50% off Food & Beverage in other Hotels within the Crest group
• Uniform
• Meal on Duty
• Training in house
• Free parking on site
• Company events (BBQ / Christmas Party)
• Long service award
• Shining Star of the quarter – £250 incentive
• Refer a friend to work bonus