Kitchen Assistant

Village Hotel - Bracknell; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness membership

Staff discounts on stays and dining

Birthday day off

Job summary

Village Hotel - Bracknell is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly. You will dominate the dish pit, clean equipment quickly, and ensure the brigade has what they need during busy shifts.

You will also handle cleaning chemicals safely, maintain top hygiene, and support the brigade by fetching items, storing equipment, and verifying deliveries in line with SOPs. This role emphasizes ownership and reliability within a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchen dishwashing and supporting brigade.
• Ability to handle cleaning chemicals safely per COSHH.
• Proactive team player who keeps operations flowing.

Responsibilities

• Dominating the dish pit and cleaning equipment to keep service moving.
• Safely handling cleaning chemicals and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Fetching, carrying and storing food and equipment for the brigade.
• Checking deliveries and ensuring invoices match what was paid.

Skills

Dish pit mastery

Hygiene & cleanliness

COSHH awareness

Team support

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.

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.

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