Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Evershot; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join their vibrant team. This full-time role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a prestigious five-star country house hotel, where you will assist in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen. With a friendly and professional attitude, you'll thrive in a supportive environment that values teamwork and individual contributions. Enjoy a range of perks, including a generous holiday allowance, service charge, and discounts across their hotel collection. If you're passionate about hospitality and eager to grow in your career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

20-27 days holiday allowance

Monthly service charge

Professional development opportunities

Recommend a friend bonus

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

50% off food

Discounted accommodation rates

Two paid volunteering days

Free meals on duty

Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning

Qualifications

• Friendly, professional attitude with a flexible approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and passion for cleanliness.

Responsibilities

• Assist kitchen team with preparing and cleaning kitchen areas.
• Operate pot-washing machinery and maintain hygiene.
• Check chemical levels and manage inventory.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Flexibility

Professional Attitude

Job description

Summer Lodge Country House (Evershot, Dorset)

Location:

Evershot, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

c14f516090cf

Job Views:

9

Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

Job Description:

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team on a full time basis.We are looking for someone who is friendly, flexible and showcases a professional attitude and enjoys working as a team and independently.This position reports into the Head Chef and Executive Chef.

Location: Summer Lodge Country House Hotel, Dorset

Employment type: Full-time

Working pattern : Shift work 5 days on 2 days off

Red Carnation Hotel Collection is a family-owned hotelier business with 18 stunning properties all over the world.

We are proud to be AA's Hotel Group of the Year (2024)! We have won numerous awards such as Best Employer (2023) and Sustainable Business (2023) at The Cateys. We are proud in our commitment to developing our own and were honoured to have won for the third time a Princess Royal Training Award (2017, 2020, 2023) by HRH The Princess Royal and City & Guilds and proud to be the first privately owned company retaining its Platinum Investors in People accolade globally. To further enhance our standing we have won Top Employer (2024) for the United Kingdom which certified our excellent in employee conditions.

The Summer Lodge Country House is set within the enchanting village of Hardy’s Evershot and surrounded by rolling hills, this five star country house hotel has 24 rooms, a restaurant, a relaxing spa, indoor pool, private tennis court and miles of beautiful countryside to explore, this is the quintessential luxurious escape.

Key Responsibilities of a Kitchen Porter:

• Assisting the kitchen team with preparing and cleaning kitchen areas before, during, and after service.
• Operating pot-washing machinery and maintaining a clean and hygienic working environment.
• Assisting chefs and waiters as needed to ensure smooth operations.
• Checking chemical levels and managing inventory to ensure everything is in stock.

What are we looking for?

• A friendly, professional attitude with a flexible approach to work.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail and a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

What's in it for you?

• Holiday allowance starting at 20 days and increasing with length of service up to 27 days + 8 bank holidays
• Excellent service charge added to your salary every month.
• Professional, award winning learning and development opportunities from day one.
• Fantastic recommend a friend and family bonus scheme worth up to £600.
• Enhanced paid maternity leave & paternity leave.
• 50% off on food and 25% off on beverages in any Red Carnation Hotels F&B outlets.
• Discounted accommodation rates at Red Carnation Hotels worldwide.
• Two paid volunteering days each year, because we care about our community Access to immediate Employee Assistance Programme, because we care about our employees.
• Vibrant hotel recognition events every month and hotel-based incentives (Employee of the Month / Manager of the Quarter).
• Social and team building events per hotel.
• Global Employee Appreciation Party, where we get to celebrate our incredible teams.
• Free meals on duty.
• Complimentary uniform and dry-cleaning services.

Red Carnation Hotels is an Equal Opportunities Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

We electronically scan and store a copy of your passport/visa and/or ID card to gain a clear indication of the authenticity of the document and establish the ‘Right to Work’ in the UK.