Kitchen Porter

Carden Park Hotel Ltd; Chester; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Service charge share

Hotel discount

Food discount

Spa access discount

Staff lunch

Free parking

Employee assistance

Leisure club access

Staff transport

Career progression

Qualifications funding

Outdoor pursuits discount

Charity days

Job summary

Carden Park Hotel Ltd in Chester is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our busy luxury resort kitchen. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene, support our chefs, and assist with basic food preparation when required.

We offer a flexible zero-hours contract with an hourly rate of £9.50–£12.71 plus service charge, staff benefits, and opportunities to grow within a 5* hospitality team at a premium resort.

Qualifications

• Experience in busy kitchens preferred.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining standards.
• Cleanliness and hygiene awareness.
• Willingness to assist with food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Wash cutlery, crockery, utensils and equipment.
• Keep surfaces, floors and walls clean and hygienic.
• Support chefs with daily kitchen tasks.
• Assist with food preparation when required.
• Maintain a clean, organized kitchen environment.
• Work as part of a team to ensure smooth operation.

Skills

Hardworking

Reliable

Team player

Attention to detail

Job description

Position: Kitchen Porter

Hourly Rate: £9.50 - £12.71 per hour plus service charge plus benefits

Hours: Enjoy the benefits of a zero hours contract that is flexible to suit your life style

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll play an important role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across the kitchen and equipment, while supporting our chefs with the smooth running of the day-to-day operation. You’ll also have the opportunity to assist with food preparation when required, giving you valuable insight and experience within a professional kitchen.

Your day with Team Carden:

• Washing cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Keeping work surfaces, floors and walls clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Supporting the chefs with daily kitchen tasks.
• Assisting with food preparation when required.
• Helping to maintain a clean, organised and efficient kitchen environment.
• Working as part of the wider kitchen team to support the smooth running of the operation.

About You:

• You’re hardworking, reliable and take pride in doing a job well.
• You have a positive attitude and are willing to get stuck in as part of the team
• You’re able to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high standards.
• You understand the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and attention to detail.

Due to the rural location of Carden Park, applicants should have access to a vehicle or reliable transport methods, we also have a staff minibus that runs regularly from Wrexham.

The Perks of Team Carden:

Join a team where you will work hard but have fun along the way. You will enjoy a variety of benefits being part of our team which include:

• Share of the service charge
• Discounted hotel accommodation for yourself, family and friends
• Discounted food and drink to enjoy in the hotel when not on shift
• Discounted use of our award winning 5* spa, alongside treatments and retail
• Free staff lunch provided
• Free on-site parking
• Access to EAP
• Free Golf and Leisure Club membership, including free use of the gym & swimming pool
• Free regular transport mini-bus from Wrexham
• Progression opportunities for all
• Career development through funded qualifications
• Discounted use of the outdoor pursuits facilities
• Two paid charity days per year

BePart of Team Carden

Providing world class service is at the heart of everything we do. You will be part of a creative, busy and energetic team of Chefs who cater for our guests across 8 kitchens throughout the resort. You will be enthusiastic, a great team player with experience of working in busy kitchens, and the ability to work calmly under pressure. As part of the Carden kitchen team you will need to have previous proven experience of working within quality establishments preparing and producing meals to the highest standard. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a luxury resort and learning from the excellent Chef brigade.