Kitchen Porter

Taymouth Castle; Aberfeldy; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Free on-site parking

Paid breaks

Uniform provided

Job summary

Moness Resort in Aberfeldy is seeking a Kitchen Porter to uphold spotless kitchens, assist chefs, and support back-of-house operations for weddings and events. You will help prepare the Moness Marquee, set up, service, and breakdown for occasions, while maintaining hygiene and safe handling of equipment.

You will lead by example in a tight-knit team, staying calm during busy service and helping ensure dishes and supplies are ready for service from breakfast through dinner.

Qualifications

• Dependable and trustworthy in a high-energy kitchen environment.
• Strong team player with flexible and positive attitude.
• Attention to detail to maintain hygiene and safety standards.
• Good time management to support busy service periods.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, sanitary conditions in all food service areas and equipment.
• Wash crockery, glassware, utensils, pots and pans to high standards.
• Assist chefs with food preparation tasks and ensure dish and equipment availability during service.
• Maintain inventory of crockery, glassware and cutlery; report breakages.
• Handle COSHH products safely with training provided.

Skills

Dependable

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Time management

Job description

Role Summary

As Kitchen Porter you will be responsible for maintaining the high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and the operational efficiency of the resort kitchens, food, and beverage, and back of house operations. You assist the Chefs where needed, providing a courteous and professional service as well as proper care, movement, and storage of all the kitchen equipment.You strive to exceed guest expectations and contribute to a positive guest experience, offering support in preparing the Moness Marquee, setting up, servicing, and breaking down for weddings, events, and gatherings.

As part of a close-knit team, you GUIDE THE WAY by leading through example and working collaboratively with fellow team members to deliver exceptional food and beverage service to every guest whether they are local and joining us for a meal or staying overnight and enjoying a hearty Scottish breakfast.

Role Responsibilities

Youensure the smooth day-to-day running of the back of house operation by maintaining safe and sanitary conditions in all the food service areas including the equipment. Perform cleaning duties as outlined in the kitchen cleaning schedules.

You take great care in washing crockery and glassware, kitchen utensils, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment using both manual and automated methods. Ensuring the kitchen surfaces, floors and workstations are kept clean and always sanitised. Keep storage areas, refrigerators and walk in fridges clean and tidy.

Assist chefs with any food preparation tasks, such as peeling, portioning and date labelling. BE YOURSELF and work closely with kitchen and front of house team to ensure dishes and equipment are available during service and for set up.

Maintaining an inventory of crockery, glassware and cutlery. Reporting any breakages and removing damaged items from circulation. Handling tableware with extreme care, ensuring all items are polished and free from blemishes.

Training will be provided of each cleaning product and where and how they are used so when handling COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) products; ensure a thorough knowledge of any safety measure needed in the use of all cleaning materials.

Passionate about the environment, you maintain and dispose of rubbish and recycling in the respective bins. Approach all that we do with SIMPLICITY providing guidance, support, and motivation to assist junior team members. Encourage a positive and efficient work environment while ensuring teamwork and consistent high standards.

With creativity and thoughtfulness, the kitchen team DELIVER RESULTS time and again and ensure each guest’s individual dining experience, from the first meal of the day, a hot cooked breakfast through to supper with wine in the evening; is all lovingly prepared and with huge pride.

Role Competencies

Any previous experience within a high-volume or resort catering environment, or in a hotel or Restaurant would be advantageous. What is important is that you are dependable, you remain composed in a high-energy kitchen, contribute positively to teamwork and can maintain high standards during busy service. Attention to detail, with a professional yet personable manner and take pride in your presentation.

Highly organised with strong time management and problem-solving skills, able to prioritise effectively, work under pressure, and remain flexible to meet changing business demands, including peak periods and emergencies.

About Moness

Moness Resortis in the small market town of Aberfeldy. Set in thirty-five acres of ground and situated amidst stunning Highland scenery, the resort offers a range of accommodations, including well equipped family friendly self-catering cottages and hotel rooms. Within the main house there are restaurants and bars and an outdoor terrace. Leisure facilities, swimming pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub. A Spa offering treatments from manicures to full body massages using ISHGA products.

A popular destination for weddings and gatherings, all held within our recently renovated marquee, adjacent to the main building and where we tailor special occasion or celebration banquet dining. We offer our guests a relaxing retreat to unwind amongst breathtaking surroundings while enjoying a wide range of amenities and activities.

This role does not qualify for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker visa requirements and eligibility criteria. Only applicants with the right to work in mainland UK can be considered. We cannot consider applicants who require sponsorship.

What we Offer

• £13.45 per hour plus excellent benefits.
• We are a close-knit friendly and professional team that support each other, celebrate shared success in a fast-paced hospitality setting.
• We believe in developing talent; career progression with opportunities to learn, grow and progress.
• We understand the importance of well-being and encourage our team to keep fit and healthy through free access to our leisure facilities.
• We offer our team discounts on accommodation and within our restaurants throughout the resort.
• We offer free on-site parking.
• Paid breaks.
• Uniform provided.