Kitchen Host or Kitchen Porter

Aramark Ltd; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Merlin Magic Pass - free tickets

On-site discounts

Benefits app with discounts

Generous accrued annual leave

Free uniform

Flexible working hours

Free on-site staff parking

Job summary

Aramark Ltd leads a Kitchen Host/Porter role at Alton Towers Resort, offering a hands-on position in a busy kitchen with occasional guest-facing duties. Shifts span across breakfast, lunch and evenings, with seasonal work through November 2026.

Starting pay is £13.05 per hour, with opportunities for internal progression and a strong benefits package, including Merlin Passes and on-site discounts. Flexibility and a positive, team-oriented attitude are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Kitchen experience preferred; training will be provided.
• Good teamwork and communication are essential.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and serve a variety of food following recipes and guidelines.
• Keep the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with health & safety standards.
• Prepare the kitchen area before service for a busy period.
• Monitor and maintain stock levels, restock, and support deliveries.
• Work as part of a team during busy periods to ensure smooth operation.
• Wash and maintain crockery and kitchen equipment to high standards.

Skills

Kitchen experience

Food preparation

Team player

Pressure management

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

Looking to bring more excitement to your hospitality role? Thrive in a fast-paced environment? Join our Kitchen Operations team at Alton Towers Resort as a Kitchen Host or Kitchen Porter and be part of a fun, energetic team delivering great food experiences in a world-renowned theme park. This is a hands-on kitchen role in a busy environment, where you may also be guest-facing. Shifts are available across the week, including breakfast, lunch, and evenings. These are seasonal roles, with the opportunity running through until November 2026.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing and serving a variety of food following recipes and guidelines
• Keeping the kitchen clean, organised, and compliant with health & safety standards
• Preparing the kitchen area prior to service, ensuring we are ready for a busy service
• Monitoring and maintaining stock levels, restocking, and supporting deliveries
• Working as part of a team during busy periods to ensure a smooth kitchen operaton
• Washing and maintaining crockery and kitchen equipment to ensure high standards are met

We would love to hear from candidates with kitchen experience. However, we will also consider suitable candidates who have a passion for food and will provide all the required training. A positive attitude and passion for food Friendly, approachable, and a strong team player Ability to work effectively under pressure, multitask, and prioritise tasks in a fast-paced environment Strong attention to detail, ensuring fanatastic food presentation Flexibility to work weekends and public holidays.

With an hourly pay rate of £13.05 you will be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospects - we LOVE to promote from within!

• Merlin Magic Pass - free tickets for you and your family across Merlin Entertainments attractions (worth £1000+)
• On-site discounts across Merlin attractions
• Benefits app with hundreds of discounts, plus online GP access, mental health support, and an Employee Assistance Programme
• Generous accrued annual leave
• Free uniform
• Flexible working hours
• Free on-site staff parking