Kitchen Assistant Work in Les Gets Join our 2022-23 Team

Introduction to the Role

We will provide you with a training, after which you will be responsible of our central kitchen were food will be made for our chalets and our food delivery service.

In the main kitchen you will be doing the main preparation following recipes and production sheets. We are using seasonal, local, fresh, and quality product to cook homemade food for the clients and for the team.

Your rota will vary between pastry and preps starting early morning, main cooking during the days and 2 full days off every week.

Your working week, throughout the ski season, will vary but on average it will work out at 40 hours. Contract from 25th of November 2022 till 16th of April 2023.

Certain weeks, during the ski season, will be busier than others:

• General training, as well as chalet setup, will take place over the first 2 weeks
• Christmas week and New Years' week will be very busy
• January will be quieter, and your ski time will increase
• February is the busiest month (The skills you have learned, in the previous months, will benefit you most during this time)
• March and April will be quieter
• Kitchen close down and cleanup will take place over the final week

Job Description

You will be working with the chef and independently in the kitchen

You will be responsible for the tasks you will be dedicated

You will ensure food hygiene and health and safety standards are met (after hygiene training)

You will co-ordinate with our manager, who will oversee your duties and responsibilities

You will follow environmental regulations as closely as possible, recycling

You will need to be flexible

You may cover the days-off of other team members, in different properties or departments, during the season

Over the course of the ski season you may undertake different tasks, within different departments

What we expect from you

• You are hard-working and reliable
• You are keen, quick and happy to learn
• You are flexible and organised
• You are interested in cooking
• You are a team player
• Good food hygiene and health & safety standards
• Having an eco-mind to follow our environment procedures

What you can expect from us

Please also download and read our Company Ethic Agreement, as well as our Environmental Policy before applying.

Role of the managers, Jana, Raph & Ashleigh

• Hiring the right people for the right jobs, team members that are able to understand the ethic of the company. To create the right working environment for everybody
• To provide training that will teach every staff member the skills needed and the level of work that is expected of them
• Supporting everybody equally in order to achieve their targets and enjoy a better work experience

Company Ethic

• Taking what we do seriously, always driven to maintain our high standards
• Ensuring that our guests have a wonderful experience, resulting in 5-star reviews
• Ensuring that the working environment is a fair, respectful and motivating one for all the team members
• Creating memorable work and life experiences for all the team members
• Working in an eco-responsible environment, and agreeing with our environmental policy
• Respecting personal and company belongings

Salary and Package

• Salary of 800.00€ net per month + end of season bonus of 90.00€ per month worked (This bonus will be paid at the end of a fully completed season).
• Performance bonus paid through the season after meeting with directors based on your competences but also on the improvement of your work through the season (up to €160 per month)
• Contract through the French System which can include French social benefits (Health, Pension, Training funds…)
• Rota will be provided at the beginning of the season and if any changes, you will be notified at the team meeting or by your manager:
  • 2 days off per week
    • 1 as a full day
    • 1 other given either as 2 evenings, another full day or postponed on certain week
  • 2 days of holidays per month either given trough the season as extra day off or paid
  • Each day off or holiday not taken at the end of season will be paid 50.00€ net on your last pay
  • The rota is under the responsibility of your manager. He could try to accommodate your preferences regarding days off, but this cannot be guaranteed.

Other advantage included in the package

• Good staff accommodation in shared room (single) or private room (couple)
• Breakfast supplied every day
• Cooked dinner supplied every working day (5 days per week)
• Transport to resort at the beginning of the season and transport back at the end of the season from Geneva airport or local train station
• Parking for one car (on request)
• Liftpass for Les Gets, Morzine and Avoriaz ski resorts
• Ski equipment if required (Skis or Snowboard)
• Being part of our review bonus system, throughout the season, to win prizes with the team

Selection Criteria

• You have an interest in cooking and keen to learn cooking skills
• You do not see cleaning as chore, you take pride in it and are motivated to do it
• You can work as part of a team, and independently when needed
• You can perform physically demanding tasks

How to Apply

Once you've picked your role then we'd love to hear from you. There'll be plenty of opportunity for questions along the way, but please don't hesitate to get in touch if there's anything you'd like to ask before starting the recruitment processes. Once you've decided it's time to apply, our recruitment process is as follows.

Recruitment Timescale

From the 1st August 2022, we will be reviewing all applications every two weeks - we will then make a shortlist and get in touch with you! The following stages will follow quickly from there, with everything being wrapped up before the next review stage.

Questions?

Please don't hesitate to get in touch if you have any questions or would like to chat before deciding whether one of our positions is right for you.