Casual Kitchen Porter

Millennium Hotels UK/EU - Careers; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Cash Health Plan

Career development pathways

Employee Discounted Accommodation

F&B Discounts Worldwide

Meals Provided on Duty

Free Car Parking

Social Events

Wellbeing and Team Activities

Uniform Laundry

Job summary

Millennium Hotels UK/EU - Careers is hiring a Casual Kitchen Porter for the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle on the Quayside. The role supports the kitchen by handling deliveries, cleaning duties and stock control, with a strong emphasis on hygiene and safety.

You will work in a fast-paced hotel environment, on a flexible shift pattern that may include nights, weekends and holidays. Prior hotel kitchen experience helps, but full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience in hotel kitchen or food service is advantageous.
• Ability to follow hygiene and safety procedures.
• Good communication and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Receive and store food deliveries and check temperatures according to safety rules.
• Perform daily and weekly cleaning tasks per the schedule.
• Maintain clean, safe work area and ensure crockery/utensils stocks are sufficient.
• Follow correct labeling and stock rotation procedures.
• Be flexible with shifts, including nights, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Stamina

Teamwork

Food safety

Job description

Are you passionate about cleaning and love to see things ship-shape and spotless? If yes, we want to speak to you!

We are currently seeking a Casual Kitchen Porter that can be flexible around the needs of the business (as well as your own commitments) to support the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen, adhering to all cleaning, hygiene and food safety processes.

Key responsibilities include:

• Assisting in the receiving and storage of all food deliveries, ensuring the proper storage of food items as quickly as possible after delivery after checking temperatures in line with food safety expectations
• Ensuring daily and weekly deep cleaning tasks are completed as per the cleaning schedule and signed off in the appropriate kitchen records
• Following the correct date/day labelling system as expected by Head Chef
• Keeping your work area clean, safe, neat and tidy adopting a ‘clean as you go' approach
• Regularly checking the amount of clean crockery & utensils, making sure there is always sufficient stocks for the effective running of the kitchen
• The ideal candidate for this role would have:
• Previous experience in 4* hotel is desirable, although full training is provided
• Good communications skills with a positive and energetic nature
• It's a physical role and you'll be on your feet most of the day, so fitness is important
• Flexible attitude to shifts - you may need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays

About The Hotel

Situated on the iconic Newcastle Quayside overlooking the famous River Tyne, the Copthorne Hotel Newcastle is perfect for both the business and leisure traveller. The hotel provides modern guest rooms which combine standard, club and suite accommodation all of which have picturesque riverside views.

Dining facilities at the hotel include The Quay 7 Restaurant which offers an à la carte menu with a variety of seasonal dishes. The Quay 7 bar and outdoor terrace offer an extensive wine list and a selection of beers and spirits, along with a variety of hot beverages.

About The Group

Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 24 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.

Properties under the group are placed into three collections; Leng's Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests

For you

We offer a benefits package including:

• Cash Health Plan cover option available
• Career development pathways and regular salary reviews
• Employee Discounted Accommodation and F&B discounts worldwide!
• Apprenticeship/Placement/Training opportunities
• Meals Provided on Duty
• Free car parking
• Social Events, Wellbeing and Team Activities
• Uniform (Laundry / Dry Cleaning for Uniform)
• and many more!

We are an equal opportunities employer.

In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.

To improve compliance with identity document validation, successful applicants will provide their right to work in UK which will be verified using Trust ID Scanners and Software.