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Trainee Chef - Premier Inn

Category: Operations - Hotel Kitchen

Location: Kenton

We're currently recruiting in our XXXLOCATIONXXXX. Working XX hours per week, paying up to £XX.XX per hour. 


Trainee Chef  – London Harrow Premier Inn

Learn. Cook. Grow.

Looking to build a career in the kitchen? This could be the perfect next step.

As a Junior Chef at Premier Inn, you'll receive full training and support from experienced chefs while developing the skills and confidence to work independently in a busy kitchen environment.

From preparing fresh ingredients and learning recipes to cooking and plating dishes during service, you'll gain hands-on experience from day one. As your confidence grows, you'll take ownership of your own tasks and play an important part in delivering great meals for our guests.

One shift you could be helping prepare breakfast before guests start their day. The next, you'll be confidently cooking and plating dishes during a busy evening service.

If you're passionate about food, eager to learn and ready to take the next step in your culinary journey, we'd love to hear from you.

Pay: £13.56 per hour
Contract: Permanent contract
Hours: 30 hours per week
Location: Kenton Road, Kenton, Middlesex, HA3 8AT
Shifts: Includes evenings, weekends and busy guest periods

What you'll do

As a Junior Chef, you'll be part of a supportive kitchen team where you'll learn new skills, develop your cooking ability and build confidence working independently.

You'll:

  • Prepare ingredients and complete kitchen prep tasks before service
  • Learn how to cook and present dishes to Premier Inn standards
  • Cook and plate meals during breakfast and dinner service
  • Take responsibility for your own tasks and work independently when required
  • Keep the kitchen clean, organised and ready for service
  • Receive deliveries and help manage stock correctly
  • Follow food safety and hygiene standards at all times
  • Work closely with the wider team to deliver a great guest experience

This is a hands-on cooking role where you'll be actively involved in preparing and serving food. You'll receive full training, but you'll also have the opportunity to develop the confidence and skills needed to work independently in a fast-paced kitchen.


We believe that everyone is unique and there should be no barriers to entry and no limits to ambition. We are committed to being an inclusive organisation that values diversity and welcomes your application whatever your background or situation.

Under-represented groups such as women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities & members of the LGBTQIA+ community (those who identify as lesbian, gay, bi, trans and non-binary or those who use a different LGBTQIA+ term), are strongly encouraged to build a career with us. Speak to us about workplace adjustments, part-time and flexible working. Where possible we will support this.

Job ref: 213958-4492
Advertised: 23 Sep 2026

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