Hotel Kitchen Porter — Growth & Perks

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Oxford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted rates

Free meals

Complimentary stays

Friends & family discounts

Food discounts

Pension scheme

Health insurance

Uniforms provided

Learning programs

Career growth

Job summary

Hawkwell House, part of the Accor network, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain clean kitchens and support chefs in a fast-paced environment in Oxford. You will handle equipment, ensure hygienic storage, and assist with deliveries while following health and safety regulations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a warm, guest-focused hotel setting with opportunities for training and growth within the Accor group.

Qualifications

• Operate and maintain kitchen equipment and industrial dishwashers.
• Basic food hygiene awareness and safe handling of ingredients.
• Physical stamina for standing long periods and lifting heavy items.
• Effective communication and teamwork to support chefs and kitchen staff.
• Experience in a kitchen environment, even at entry level, can be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchens are cleaned according to Health & Hygiene regs.
• Count, sort and prepare operating equipment.
• Handle chemicals and equipment per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Clean and store equipment, crockery, cutlery & glassware.
• Follow cleaning rosters and deep-clean schedules.
• Contribute to cost control via energy and water conservation.
• Dispose of garbage correctly from kitchen areas.
• Remove dry and wet waste hygienically.
• Assist supervisors and hotel management with requests.
• Receive deliveries and store food items per guidelines.
• Tidy workplace and staff dining room per supervisor’s instructions.
• Handle loading bay duties: tidying, cleaning, receiving deliveries.
• Follow departmental procedures and Accor Employee Handbook.

Skills

Kitchen equipment handling

Food hygiene awareness

Physical stamina

Teamwork

Entry-level experience helpful

Tools

Industrial dishwashers

Job description

Hawkwell House, part of the Accor network, is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain clean kitchens and support chefs in a fast-paced environment in Oxford. You will handle equipment, ensure hygienic storage, and assist with deliveries while following health and safety regulations.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and the ability to work in a warm, guest-focused hotel setting with opportunities for training and growth within the Accor group.