Kitchen Assistant

Village Hotels; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Membership

Discounted stays from £35

50% off Pub & Grill

30% off Starbucks

Wagestream salary drawdown

High Street discounts

Electric car scheme

Your birthday off

Job summary

Village Hotels in Bracknell is seeking a Kitchen Porter to be the backbone of our busy kitchen. You’ll keep the operation moving by managing heavy lifting, dominating the dish pit, checking in deliveries, and ensuring the brigade has exactly what they need to service high‑volume shifts.

You’ll work with a friendly team, follow hygiene standards, handle cleaning chemicals safely per COSHH, and support the brigade by fetching food and storing equipment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals and follow COSHH regulations.
• Strong hygiene standards and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the dish pit and heavy lifting tasks to keep the kitchen moving.
• Check in deliveries and validate invoices to ensure accuracy.
• Support the brigade by fetching food and storing equipment properly.
• Assist with maintaining high levels of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen.

Skills

Dish pit mastery

COSHH compliance

Hygiene and cleanliness

Team support

Delivery checks

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

The Role Outline: Your Shift at a Glance

As our Kitchen Porter, you are the absolute backbone of the kitchen. You will keep the operation moving by managing the heavy lifting, dominating the dish pit, checking in deliveries, and ensuring the brigade has exactly what they need to survive a busy shift.

Why Village?

We do hospitality differently. No ego, no drama. We back our teams to take ownership and grow their careers. We show up to make a genuine difference, caring deeply about our impact on guests, the community, and each other.

Your Shift: What You’ll Actually Be Doing

We trust you to handle:

• The Engine Room: Dominating the dish pit. You will work speedily to clean all equipment and crockery, ensuring the kitchen never grinds to a halt because a chef is waiting for a pan.

• The Standards: Managing the mess. You will safely handle cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH regulations, control food waste correctly, and maintain the highest levels of hygiene.

• The Backbone: Supporting the brigade. You will fetch and carry food, safely store equipment, and act as the crucial link that keeps the service flowing.

• The Deliveries: Acting as the gatekeeper. You will check in deliveries according to standard operating procedures, validating invoices to ensure we get exactly what we paid for.

How We Succeed Together

We do not micromanage. We believe in Ownership & Integrity, giving you the autonomy to make decisions on the fly and be a vital, respected part of the brigade.

Selling Our Benefits

• Health: Complimentary Health & Wellness Membership for you and a friend (worth £1,500), mental health days, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

• Stays & Food: Discounted stays from £35, 50% off at the Pub & Grill, and 30% off Starbucks.

• Extras: Salary drawdown via Wagestream, High Street discounts, Electric car scheme, and your birthday off guaranteed.

Think You’ve Got the Right Energy?

If you have the grit to handle a fast‑paced kitchen, and want to be the most valued person in the brigade, hit apply and let's see if our energies align.