Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading hotel as a Kitchen Porter, where you'll contribute to maintaining high standards in our back-of-house kitchen. This role offers flexible shifts and the chance to learn from experienced chefs, while enjoying great benefits such as free meals and hotel stays. Become part of our fun, supportive team committed to delivering exceptional service.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to Apprenticeship programmes

Instant access to pay via Wagestream

Qualifications

• Experience or background in cleaning or a physical role.
• A flexible can-do attitude and pride in work are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Support chefs with basic food preparation as needed.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Job description

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De Vere Cotswold Water Park: nestled at the edge of the Cotswolds right in the heart of 152 lakes, the Hotel offers stylish accommodation with breathtaking views and has 328 bedrooms and apartments. There are 15 flexible meeting and event spaces and 2 large conference and banqueting suites hosting up to 800. With three restaurants and bars we have a buzzing Food & Beverage team here, but also have exciting opportunities across our other departments including Conference & Events, Reception/Front of House, Spa & Leisure, Kitchen, Housekeeping and Maintenance.

Your commute: we're well served by public transport, and we're just 20 minutes from J15 of the M4 and J11A of the M5.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

Are you dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness?

Become a valued member of our team at De Vere as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy some excellent benefits including free meals on duty, free use of our gym facilities, complimentary hotel stays every year and access to your wages whenever you need it!

As a Kitchen Porter you will be an essential member of our back-of-house team working at the heart of the Hotel, to support the Kitchen team. You will maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas and attention to detail will be at the heart of what you do.

For those interested in developing their culinary skills, you will be able to learn from and support the Chefs with basic food preparation with access to training & development, although this aspect of the role is not essential.

This role involves a mixture of shifts including earlies, lates and weekends on a rota basis – although we are open to both Full Time & Part Time applications.

What we look for in a Kitchen Porter:

• A flexible can-do attitude and someone who takes pride in their work
• Cleaning experience or experience in a similarly physical role
• Punctuality and good levels of attendance
• Most of all, you will share our values which include fostering valued relationships, having a genuine approach and paying attention to every detail

Join us at De Vere and be part of our team where your work and commitment will be both valued and rewarded!

The Pay & Benefits:

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our colleagues.

That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Kitchen Porter.

• £12.21 per hour
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.