Kitchen Porter

RGIT Australia; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Refer-a-friend bonus £100

Birthday day off

Staff holiday discount

Wellbeing / financial support

Job summary

Daish’s Holidays is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our all-year-round kitchen team. You’ll help keep the kitchen clean, organized and running smoothly so chefs can deliver great food for guests.

Role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays with eligibility for staff benefits and progress opportunities across our hotels and broader business.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is helpful but not essential.
• We are looking for reliable, hardworking individuals who are willing to support the wider kitchen team.
• Able to work efficiently, follow instructions and maintain high cleanliness standards.
• Comfortable with physical cleaning duties in a busy kitchen environment.

Responsibilities

• Washing, cleaning, sorting and safely storing kitchen equipment.
• Cleaning kitchen areas to a high standard including walls, floors and fixtures.
• Follow cleaning rota and duties as directed by management.
• Keep kitchen areas tidy and organised during shifts.
• Support kitchen team with basic food preparation when required.
• Ensure waste is disposed of correctly and areas are hygienic.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Organised

Instruction-following

Team player

Cleanliness-minded

Job description

Full-time Contract Team Member

Posted 19 Aug 2026

Description

Make every stay special with Daish’s Holidays

Looking for a stable, year-round role with a company that values its people? Whether you're looking to start a career in hospitality, develop your skills or simply find a job where you can become part of a friendly team, Daish’s Holidays could be the perfect fit for you.

We’re looking for hardworking and enthusiastic Kitchen Porters to join our kitchen teams and help us maintain a clean, safe and efficient kitchen environment.

All-year-round employment | Fantastic employee benefits

What will you be doing?

As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play an important role in supporting our kitchen team. You'll help keep the kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly, ensuring our chefs and wider kitchen team have everything they need to deliver great food for our guests.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Washing, cleaning, sorting and safely storing kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery and cooking implements.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, walls, floors, fixtures, fittings and other kitchen areas to a high standard.
• Following the cleaning rota and completing cleaning duties as directed by the Kitchen Management team.
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, tidy and organised throughout your shift.
• Supporting the kitchen team with basic food preparation tasks when required.
• Ensuring waste is disposed of correctly and kitchen areas are maintained in a safe and hygienic condition.
• Making sure clean equipment and utensils are available to the kitchen team when required.
• Following company COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
• Working as part of a friendly and supportive kitchen team to help maintain a safe and efficient working environment.

What are we looking for?

Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is helpful but isn't essential. We're looking for people who are reliable, hardworking and willing to get stuck in and support the wider kitchen team.

We're looking for people who are:

• Reliable, hardworking and committed to doing a great job.
• Able to work efficiently and follow instructions.
• Comfortable carrying out physical cleaning duties in a busy kitchen environment.
• Organised and able to keep on top of cleaning and washing-up duties.
• Positive and willing to support other members of the kitchen team.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Willing to follow Food Safety, COSHH and Health & Safety procedures.

At Daish’s, we believe that our people are just as important as our guests. That's why we offer more than just a job.

When you join us, you'll benefit from:

• Stable, all-year-round employment – we don't close for the winter.
• Career progression opportunities across our hotels and wider business.
• £100 refer-a-friend bonus, shared between you and your friend.
• An extra paid day off for your birthday.
• Access to mental wellbeing and financial support to help you when you need it.
• A friendly, inclusive and supportive working environment.
• Staff, Friends & Family Holiday Discount – enjoy a Daish’s holiday from just £105 for you, your family and friends, including accommodation, breakfast, dinner, coach travel and entertainment.

The role includes evenings, weekends and bank holidays, so flexibility is important

We are an established, family-run holiday company with over 45 years of experience creating memorable holidays for our guests.

Today, we operate 11 hotels across 9 locations throughout the UK, alongside our own fleet of luxury coaches. While we continue to grow and look towards an exciting future, our family values remain at the heart of everything we do.

Clean & Comfortable Accommodation | Good Food | Great Entertainment | Friendly Service

These values are what make a Daish’s holiday special. We pride ourselves on providing great-value holidays for all ages, whether our guests are looking for a relaxing break, fantastic entertainment, delicious food or the chance to explore some of the UK's most wonderful destinations.

Our commitment to great holidays and outstanding customer service has been recognised through a number of industry awards, including Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice Awards and Group Travel & Leisure Awards.

With more than four decades of experience behind us, we’re proud of our heritage as a family company – but we're always looking towards the future.

If you're looking for a secure, year-round role where you'll be valued, supported and part of a friendly team, we'd love to hear from you.

Come and join the Daish’s family and help us make every stay special!

Company Overview

Our family of hotels and luxury coaches has been providing great holidays since 1979. The company now has 12 hotels in 10 popular UK resorts, and our fleet of luxury coaches ready to collect you and take you on your holidays. Service, quality, welcoming, friendly staff and excellent value are at the heart of this family-owned company. With family-friendly accommodation and entertainment throughout the year, we have something for everyone.