Kitchen Porter

LGH Hotels Management; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join LGH Hotels Management as a Kitchen Porter at Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport. In this role, you'll maintain a spotless kitchen, assist chefs with food preparation, and ensure compliance with food safety standards. Enjoy employee discounts and regular opportunities for skill development while working in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotel rates

Access to IHG employee benefits

Shopping discounts

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Wellbeing support

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work well under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas including washing dishes and cleaning equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation and receiving supplies.
• Adhere to food safety standards and collaborate with the kitchen team.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Flexibility

Positive Attitude

Job description

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Are you a reliable and hardworking individual with a passion for keeping things spotless? We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our dynamic team and ensure our kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Sparkling Clean: Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment, ensuring everything is spotless.
• Tidy Spaces: Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy, sweeping and mopping floors, and managing trash and recycling.
• Prep Pro: Assist with basic food preparation, like peeling and chopping vegetables, to help our chefs create culinary masterpieces.
• Stock Savvy: Receive and store deliveries of food and supplies, keeping everything organized.
• Safety First: Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times, ensuring a safe and compliant kitchen.
• Team Player: Help set up and close down the kitchen, clean cooking equipment and work surfaces, and work collaboratively with the kitchen team.
• Maintenance Monitor: Report any maintenance or health and safety issues to the relevant person, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be a Key Player: Your hard work and dedication will be essential to the smooth operation of our kitchen.
• Join a Great Team: Work alongside a supportive and passionate kitchen crew.
• Grow Your Skills: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic environment.
• Make an Impact: Your efforts will help create a clean and efficient kitchen, contributing to unforgettable guest experiences.
• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• The ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.

If you are reliable, hardworking, and have experience working as a Kitchen Porter, we would love to hear from you

Hotel

The Holiday Inn Glasgow Airport is conveniently located within the Glasgow International Airport complex, providing easy access to the city centre with a 24-hour bus service just 10 minutes away. Situated right by the M8 motorway, our hotel features 300 modern and comfortable bedrooms, along with a Meetings & Events facility catering to our corporate clients.

The hotel offers a range of amenities to ensure a pleasant stay. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the hotel, on-site parking. Our stylish guest rooms are equipped with comfortable beds and pillow menus to ensure restful nights. In the hotel’s restaurant, you can enjoy a traditional full Scottish breakfast buffet, as well as a variety of dishes including steaks and burgers. After a long day, relax in the lounge bar and catch live sports on two widescreen TVs, or order from the 24-hour room service menu12.

For business travellers, the hotel offers 18 flexible meeting rooms that can host up to 250 delegates. The Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre is just a 15-minute drive away, making it convenient for attending events. Additionally, the Intu Braehead shopping and leisure complex, which includes a cinema, nightclubs, and a bowling alley, is just a short drive away.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.