Kitchen Porter

The Warwickshire Golf and Country Club; Leek Wootton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious golf and country club in Leek Wootton is seeking an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to support food preparation and maintain a hygienic kitchen environment. Responsibilities include obtaining ingredients, cleaning equipment, managing waste, and assisting the chef team. Candidates should preferably have experience in the hospitality industry. The position offers valuable experience in a professional kitchen and comes with a range of benefits, including complimentary health club access, paid volunteer days, and discounts on meals and treatments.

Benefits

Complimentary access to health club

Bonus holiday days

Wedding Day off

Birthday Day off

Paid Volunteer Day

70% off meals while on duty

25% off spa treatments

Discounted membership for a friend

Free parking

Uniform provided

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality industry cooking experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary ingredients and small equipment for food preparation.
• Clean food preparation equipment and wash all crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils.
• Maintain cleanliness in your workstation and food storage areas.
• Manage waste and store kitchen utensils properly.
• Assist the chef team where needed and participate in departmental meetings.

Job description

Job Overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated Kitchen Porter to support food preparation and ensure the smooth running of our kitchen. In this role, you will assist with obtaining ingredients, clean food preparation equipment, and maintain a safe, tidy kitchen environment. You will follow standard recipes and ensure food preparation is executed according to the Club's specifications, using safe and sanitary food handling practices while maintaining cleanliness in your workstation, including washing all crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils to the required standards. Your duties will also include cleaning food storage areas, managing waste, and ensuring all kitchen utensils are properly stored. You will actively contribute to maintaining a safe, efficient, and hygienic kitchen environment, assist the chef team where needed, and participate in departmental meetings. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen at a prestigious golf and country club while contributing to our high standards of food, hygiene and service.

Work Culture

Ambitious, we are enterprising, fearless to reach the result and innovating – never giving up. Respectful, we are considerate, establishing the needs of others, working efficiently and caring about high standards with great attention to detail. Energised, we are smile seekers, setting a positive tone and enjoying what we do! Happy to be at work and enthusiastic within a feel‑good environment.

Responsibilities

• Obtain necessary ingredients and small equipment for food preparation. • Clean food preparation equipment and wash all crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils. • Maintain cleanliness in your workstation and food storage areas. • Manage waste and store kitchen utensils properly. • Assist the chef team where needed and participate in departmental meetings.

Qualifications

• Previous hospitality industry cooking experience preferred.

Benefits

• Complimentary access to our health club, group exercise classes, and golf facilities.
• Bonus holiday days to reward long tenure – because we truly value commitment.
• Wedding Day off (conditions apply).
• Birthday Day off (conditions apply).
• Paid Volunteer Day to support causes you’re passionate about (available after one year's service).
• 70% off meals while on duty and 25% off when off‑duty.
• 25% off retail.
• 25% off spa treatments (if booked and taken on the day).
• Discounted membership for a friend or family member (available after probation and on a minimum 16‑hour per week contract).
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme, offering support for any challenges you may face.
• Personal development programmes to support growth and the considerable opportunities in our expanding group.
• Free parking.
• Uniform provided.
• Wagestream, offering financial flexibility.
• Cycle to Work scheme for a greener commute.
• Exclusive competition opportunities for team members with a golf handicap.

Work Schedule

• We operate a 7‑days a week business, between 0600 to 2300.
• Shift patterns will vary as per business requirements and encompass all opening hours – weekends and bank holidays.
• Evening availability for functions (until 0200).

Diversity & Inclusion

We embrace diversity and equality, committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills and views. Everyone is welcome, as an inclusive workplace, our team feels comfortable bringing their authentic whole selves to work. Be yourself – we like it that way!