Kitchen Porter

Bowood Hotel Spa and Golf Resort; Calne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

Uniform provided

Meals on duty

Pension scheme

Free parking

Bowood entry

Golf membership

Spa discounts

Employee assistance

Team events

Job summary

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Calne, Wiltshire, is hiring a Kitchen Porter to support chefs and maintain kitchen cleanliness. The job involves dishwashing, basic prep support and stock handling within a busy hotel kitchen.

The role is full-time (40 hours/week) on a shift rota, with early and late shifts. Reliable transport is needed due to rural location; free on-site parking is provided. Comprehensive benefits accompany the position.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Good attention to detail.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and busy periods.
• Previous kitchen, hospitality, catering or cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operating commercial dishwashing equipment
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and food preparation areas
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation tasks
• Assisting with deliveries and stock organisation
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures
• Helping to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Reliability

Punctuality

Shift flexibility

Experience beneficial

Job description

Looking for a rewarding Kitchen Porter job in Wiltshire? Join the team at one of the county's leading luxury hospitality destinations.

We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individuals to join our busy kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Calne.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in hospitality, catering or professional kitchens. Whether you have previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, Dishwasher, Kitchen Assistant or Food Preparation Assistant, or are looking to gain valuable experience in a hotel kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in supporting our chefs and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently. Working as part of a friendly and professional team, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating commercial dishwashing equipment
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and food preparation areas
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation tasks
• Assisting with deliveries and stock organisation
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures
• Helping to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations

This is a full-time role, working 40 hours per week on a shift rota, which include 08.00-16.30 and 16.00-23.00. Due to the rural location at the Bowood Estate, reliable transport is required and free on-site parking is provided. The Estate is easily commutable from Chippenham, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding Wiltshire areas.

The successful candidate will have

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Good attention to detail
• Reliability and punctuality
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and busy periods
• Previous kitchen, hospitality, catering or cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided

Benefits include

• 31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Uniform provided
• Meals on duty
• Pension scheme
• Free on-site parking
• Free entry to Bowood House and Gardens during open season
• Hugely discounted Golf Membership after probationary period
• Discounted spa treatments and 50% off Templespa products
• Employee Assistance Programme via Hospitality Action
• Company events and supportive team culture

If you are searching for Kitchen Porter jobs in Wiltshire, Kitchen Assistant jobs in Calne, hospitality jobs near Chippenham, or an opportunity to work in a professional hotel kitchen with excellent benefits, we would love to hear from you.

At Bowood we offer genuine opportunities for career development within hospitality and catering, join the team and become part of a welcoming, supportive workplace where your contribution makes a real difference every day.

Among the finest luxury 4 star hotels in Wiltshire, a stay at Bowood is one never to be forgotten. Located in Calne, the hotel is at the heart of the Bowood Estate, where we offer dreamy overnight stays, delicious home-cooked cuisine and a very warm welcome. With our award-winning spa and championship golf course, a stay can be as busy or as relaxed as our clients wish.