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Hotel Kitchen - Team Member

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Kitchen Team Member – Premier Inn Colchester (A12)
Come and be a Kitchen Team Member at Premier Inn Colchester (A12). Help us prepare, cook, and serve our mouth-watering meals for Premier Inn guests. No chef experience required—immediate start!
Pay & Contract
- Rate: Up to £13.06 per hour
- Contract: Permanent (no zero-hours agreements!)
Hours & Location
- 20 hours per week
- Location: Ipswich Rd, Ardleigh, Colchester, CO4 9WP
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- Training & Development: User-friendly equipment + career growth opportunities inWhitbread kitchens and beyond.
- Whitbread Benefits:
- Up to 60% off Premier Inn rooms & 25% off meals in Whitbread Restaurants
- Company pension & Save as You Earn scheme
- Staff discounts on shopping, utilities, travel, cinema, and supermarkets
- Complimentary breakfast for 2 when you join
- Support & Inclusivity: Whitbread welcomes all backgrounds and abilities. Strong encouragement for women, ethnic minorities, disabled individuals, and LGBTQIA+ applicants. Ask about adjustments, part-time, or flexible working—where possible, we support these requests.


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Key Responsibilities
- Assist in preparing and cooking meals for the Premier Inn guest experience.
- Join Whitbread, the UK’s leading hospitality brand.
- Be part of a team that values diversity and breaks entry barriers to career growth.
Job Ref: 181063-4492 | Advertised: 25 Jun 2026
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