Kitchen Porter

Another Place, The Lake; Dean; On-site; GBP 10,315,000 - 14,900,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Monthly tips

Free paddleboard hire

Discounted meals

Free team parking

Job summary

Another Place, The Lake invites applications for a Kitchen Porter to support our busy kitchen. You'll help maintain a clean, organized kitchen, wash dishes and assist with daily service, with occasional shifts at The Glasshouse on the water's edge.

This role guarantees 16 hours per week with potential for more hours up to full-time. The team values flexibility, reliability and a positive attitude; experience in a similar role is preferred.

Qualifications

• Interest and passion for the food industry.
• Guest service oriented approach to guests and colleagues.
• Flexible attitude to working hours and shifts.
• High attention to detail in a busy kitchen.
• Team motivated and reliable under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Washing crockery and maintaining clean work surfaces.
• Assisting with daily prep and kitchen tasks.
• Keeping the kitchen clean, safe and well-organised.
• Assisting with the smooth running of back-of-house operations.
• Recording waste and supporting hygiene standards.

Skills

Food industry passion

Guest service oriented

Flexible hours

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Kitchen Porter – Another Place, The Lake | Kitchen | 16 hours, 2 days per week (minimum)

Offering monthly tips, free paddleboard hire, discounted meals and free team parking, all on the shores of Ullswater with one unforgettable view.

Another Place Hotels – a place to take your hospitality career to new heights. With a team that values connection, flexibility, variety, and challenge, we're all about making a meaningful impact.

With local produce, contemporary dishes, and eating and drinking experiences to remember, we seek to inspire our guests through the delivery of extraordinary food and dining.

Our Kitchen Porter Role:

We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter to support our team.

You’ll help maintain a clean and organised CPU kitchen, wash and sanitise dishes, and ensure a smooth operation that everyone can take pride in, as well as occasionally completing shifts at our Victorian-style restaurant The Glasshouse, renowned for its wood-fired pizza down at the water’s edge.

This opportunity guarantees 16 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours up to full-time.

As our Kitchen Porter you’ll be:

• Helping with any preparation needed for daily service
• Washing crockery, cutlery and ensuring that work surfaces are clean and tidy
• Cleaning all pots in the pot wash area, and maintaining cleanliness of the area
• Ensuring full refuse bags are removed and replaced promptly
• Ensuring that full swing bins are removed and replaced immediately, as well as clearing any spillages
• Cleaning the floor area daily and at the Chef’s discretion
• Sweeping and cleaning the corridors and passageways through the kitchen
• Assisting the smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas
• Maintaining an organised, clean and safe workplace for all
• Correctly recording all waste in the appropriate method
• Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and personal hygiene to the standard required by the hotel and by law
• Carrying out other duties as required to the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Management

The skills you’ll be sharing with us:

• An interest and passion for the food industry
• Guest service orientated
• Experience in a similar role (preferred)
• A flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns
• High attention to detail
• Team motivated
• Calm under extreme pressure
• Responsible, accountable, and reliable
• Passionate about our team and our greater environment

Why us?

At Another Place, we don't just provide a place for our guests to rest their heads - we create memorable experiences that they'll remember for a lifetime.

An unforgettable holiday experience, Another Place offers private lake shore and views over Ullswater and the fells.

For our guests, how their stay makes them feel is crucial; cared about, looked after, welcome. It’s the heart and soul of our active relaxation concept, made possible by the people on our team.

What we can offer in return:

• A relaxed, professional place to work in a beautiful location – right on the shores of Ullswater
• Excellent career prospects in an ever-expanding organisation
• Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place and Watergate Bay Hotel
• Team discounts on treatments in Swim Club
• Discounts for you and your friends & family to eat at our restaurants: at Rampsbeck, Living Space, Glasshouse and The Brackenrigg
• Team social events throughout the year
• Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support & advice on topics from mental health through to managing your finances

Joining our team means being part of a community that values excellence and kindness in everything we do.

From discounted stays to training and development opportunities, we're all about helping our team achieve their personal and professional goals.

Located in 18 acres of Lake District National Park, you'll never be short on inspiration with paddleboarding, hill walking, and an abundance of natural beauty right on your doorstep.