Kitchen Porter

De Vere; Holmes Chapel; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£12.71 per hour

Free meals on duty

28 days holiday

Annual 2-night stay

50% Food & Beverage discount

Employee assistance programme

Job summary

De Vere Cranage Estate in Holmes Chapel is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support our busy kitchen team. You’ll help keep equipment, utensils and work areas spotless, assist with deliveries, and help the brigade stay organized on shift.

This is a hands-on, physical role with late shifts 14:00–22:30 and weekend rota, with additional mid and early shifts sometimes available. Full training provided; previous kitchen or cleaning experience is helpful but not required.

Qualifications

• Must have a positive, can-do attitude and enjoy being part of a busy team.
• Comfortable with the physical nature of the role and being on your feet all shift.
• Previous kitchen or cleaning experience is helpful but not essential; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas clean and tidy.
• Assist with deliveries, move equipment and keep kitchen/storage areas organized.
• Support the kitchen brigade and be ready to help with basic food preparation where possible.

Skills

Team player

Cleaning

Reliable

Punctual

Physical role

Job description

We're looking for a Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team at De Vere Cranage Estate in Holmes Chapel. As a Kitchen Porter with De Vere you'll work at the heart of our busy kitchen, helping to keep everything clean, organised and running smoothly. You'll make sure kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas are cleaned and ready when the team needs them, while maintaining high standards of hygiene and safety. It's a hands-on and physical role where you'll be on your feet and working as part of a busy team. You'll help with deliveries, moving equipment and keeping kitchen and storage areas organised, getting involved wherever you're needed to support the brigade. And if you're interested in becoming a Chef, there may be opportunities to get involved with basic food preparation, learn from the chefs around you and develop your skills. It's not an expectation of the role, but for those who are keen, a Kitchen Porter role can be a great place to start a career in the kitchen. This role involves working predominetly late shifts from the hours 14.00pm - 22.30pm to include weekends on a rota basis. however mid shifts from 11.00am - 19.30pm and early shifts 07.30am - 15.00pm are at times are available.

• Someone with a positive, can-do approach who enjoys being part of a busy team.
• Someone who takes pride in keeping things clean, organised and ready for others to use.
• You’ll be comfortable with the physical nature of the role and being on your feet throughout your shift.
• You’ll be reliable, punctual and ready to get involved wherever the team needs you.
• Previous kitchen or cleaning experience would be helpful, but it’s not essential as full training will be provided.

De Vere Cranage Estate effortlessly blends a grand history and timeless elegance with state of the art facilities. It is a stunning Grade II listed estate with 151 bedrooms, 28 flexible meeting and event spaces, which are popular for both weddings, conferences and events, a Deli-style restaurant, bar and a Leisure club. A fun and vibrant place to work, our colleagues at Cranage Estate really enjoy being part of tight knit teams who work closely together to deliver memorable experiences to our guests.

Your commute: we’re just off J18 of the M6 and we’re pleased to offer free parking to all colleagues. We’re also lucky to have great rail links to Manchester city centre from Goostrey station. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

The Pay & Benefits

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Kitchen Porter.

• £12.71 per hour
• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we’ll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones
• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.
• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.
• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.