hotel kitchen porters

Aimbridge Hospitality; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Industry leading training

Staff discounts portfolio wide

Stream access to savings

Employee assistance programme

Uncapped incentives

Staff meals on duty

Free staff parking

Job summary

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA is seeking a hotel kitchen porter to support the kitchen and dining areas, keeping surfaces, equipment and utensils clean and hygienic while assisting with food preparation and waste removal.

You'll follow health and safety guidelines, work as part of a busy team, communicate effectively with colleagues, and stay physically resilient in a fast-paced environment. The role offers benefits and training as part of our people-first approach.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented with ability to spot cleaning gaps and sanitation needs.
• Clear communicator able to take and follow instructions from kitchen staff.
• Works well in a team and supports colleagues under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and clean kitchen equipment and surfaces.
• Assist with food preparation and plate-up as needed.
• Remove garbage and manage waste safely.
• Follow health and safety guidelines and brand standards.
• Maintain clean and hygienic dining and kitchen areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Team player

Job description

As a hotel kitchen porter, you'll be a vital member of the kitchen staff, responsible for keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic. This role involves a range of duties, from washing dishes and cleaning kitchen equipment to assisting with food preparation and removing garbage. Hotel kitchen porters must follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. To excel in this role, hotel kitchen porters must have good communication skills, be able to work well in a team, and possess physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.

• Attention to detail: You'll need to be detail-oriented and have the ability to notice even the smallest of imperfections or areas that need cleaning, ensuring that all kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces are clean and free from dirt, grease, and other contaminants.
• Good communication skills: You'll be able to communicate effectively with kitchen staff and other team members and able to take instructions and ask questions when necessary to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Ability to work in a team environment: You must be able to work well in a team environment and be willing to help other team members as needed. you'll have a positive attitude and be able to work under pressure.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards.

Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We're passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our "people first" approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other. What is in it for you? As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include, At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone 'A Place to Grow'.

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide - Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Access to Stream - Access up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Uncapped incentives to reward you for your contributions
• Staff meals on duty
• Free staff parking

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