Kitchen Porter

Park Hotel; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality establishment in Devon is looking for a Kitchen Porter to assist in maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen. Responsibilities include cleaning equipment, adhering to safety standards, and supporting the kitchen team. No prior experience required as full training will be provided. Enjoy competitive pay, paid holidays, and discounts across Brend Collection establishments.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Paid holidays

Staff discounts

Qualifications

• A neat and tidy appearance and adherence to uniform requirements is required.
• Flexibility to handle various tasks in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the cleaning schedule, ensuring high standards of cleanliness.
• Clean and dry kitchen equipment including crockery, cutlery, and appliances.
• Ensure machines are in proper working order and report issues promptly.

Skills

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Ability to work in a team

Flexibility to respond to different work situations

Job description

As a Kitchen Porter, you will assist the Kitchen team in the running and efficiency of the kitchen by ensuring the cleanliness of workstations and equipment throughout the kitchen environment. Work for Brend Collection and receive competitive pay, opportunities for progression, share of staff tips, staff discounts at Brend Hotels and paid holidays. This is a great opportunity to work for a successful local company in Sidmouth.

What will I be doing?

As a Kitchen Porter at The Belmont Hotel, you will be responsible for the cleanliness and high level of hygiene of the kitchen. Specifically, you will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:

• Adhere to the cleaning schedule, cleaning floors and walls regularly and efficiently.
• Responsible for the cleaning and drying of crockery, cutlery, trays, sinks, food mixers, fridges, freezers, pots, pans, grills, fryers, stoves, extractor hoods and worktops.
• Ensure machines are in good working order, reporting issues as soon as they arise.
• Ensure deliveries are stored in the correct locations whilst in a timely manner.
• Dispose of food waste in the correct manner.
• Understand and comply with company policy on HASAWA, fire precautions, legal requirements, and perform any other tasks that may be required from time to time.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.

What are we looking for?

To successfully fill this role as Kitchen Porter at The Belmont Hotel, you should maintain the attitude, behaviours, skills, and values that follow:

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• A neat and tidy appearance (hair and fingernails) and adherence to uniform requirements.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team

Although previous experience would be beneficial, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

What’s in it for me?

There are plenty of perks when it comes to joining the Brend Collection team which include competitive rates of pay, paid holidays, and a share of staff tips. You’ll also receive discounts when dining at any Brend Collection establishment as well as reduced accommodation rates. Brend Collection are very proud of their wonderful staff and do all they can to develop them, offering support and training throughout their career as well as offering genuine opportunities for career progression within a successful local company.

What is it like to work for Brend Hotels?

Brend Collection is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed customer expectations time and time again. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!