Kitchen Porter

LGH Hotels Management; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

LGH Hotels Management is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our team in Bristol. Responsibilities include ensuring a clean kitchen, assisting in food preparation, and adhering to food safety regulations. Ideal candidates should have prior experience and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Join us and be part of an exciting hospitality career with opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Employee discounts on bedroom rates

Access to employee room benefit programme

Shopping discounts

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Counseling sessions

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy, sweeping and mopping floors.
• Assist with basic food preparation, like peeling and chopping vegetables.
• Receive and store deliveries of food and supplies.
• Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Help set up and close down the kitchen.
• Report any maintenance or health and safety issues.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Teamwork

Positive attitude

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Are you a reliable and hardworking individual with a passion for keeping things spotless? We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our dynamic team and ensure our kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Sparkling Clean: Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment, ensuring everything is spotless.
• Tidy Spaces: Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy, sweeping and mopping floors, and managing trash and recycling.
• Prep Pro: Assist with basic food preparation, like peeling and chopping vegetables, to help our chefs create culinary masterpieces.
• Stock Savvy: Receive and store deliveries of food and supplies, keeping everything organized.
• Safety First: Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times, ensuring a safe and compliant kitchen.
• Team Player: Help set up and close down the kitchen, clean cooking equipment and work surfaces, and work collaboratively with the kitchen team.
• Maintenance Monitor: Report any maintenance or health and safety issues to the relevant person, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be a Key Player: Your hard work and dedication will be essential to the smooth operation of our kitchen.
• Join a Great Team: Work alongside a supportive and passionate kitchen crew.
• Grow Your Skills: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic environment.
• Make an Impact: Your efforts will help create a clean and efficient kitchen, contributing to unforgettable guest experiences.
• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• The ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.

If you are reliable, hardworking, and have experience working as a Kitchen Porter, we would love to hear from you

Hotel

The Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton is ideally located just off Junction 1 of the M32, close to the University of the West of England Bristol (UWE) and MOD Abbeywood. The hotel offers a variety of dining options, with a bar and lounge providing excellent all-day dining choices. Our Health and Fitness Club features a fully equipped gym, heated swimming pool, and sauna.

The hotel also boasts a fantastic Academy Conference Centre, capable of hosting up to 260 delegates, and an on-site fitness centre to meet all business and fitness needs. Additionally, the hotel is set on 16 acres of landscaped grounds, featuring a private fishing lake, which adds to the serene environment.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.