Kitchen Porter

Aimbridge Hospitality; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Maidstone is looking for a passionate kitchen porter to maintain the hygiene of our kitchen and dining areas. The role involves cleaning, assisting in food preparation, and adhering to health and safety guidelines. Ideal candidates will possess good communication skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced team environment. We offer industry-leading training and benefits, including hotel discounts.

Benefits

Industry leading training and development

Hotel discounts

Wagestream access

Employee assistance programme

Access to hotel gym facilities

Qualifications

• Attention to detail: Ability to notice imperfections in cleaning.
• Good communication skills: Effectively converse with team members.
• Ability to work in a team environment: Collaborate with kitchen staff.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and dining areas.
• Assist with food preparation.
• Follow health and safety guidelines.

Job description

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Aimbridge Hospitality EMEA are a division of the global Aimbridge Hospitality brand. We’re passionate about connecting great people to great experiences in exciting destinations, working with brands such as Hilton, IHG, Accor, Marriott and everything in between. From the rich diversity of our people and locations to our “people first” approach to business, the Aimbridge experience is like no other.

What is in it for you?

As part of the Aimbridge team, you will have access to industry leading benefits that include

• Industry leading training and leadership development opportunities
• Hotel discounts portfolio wide – Staff rates and up to 50% discount on food & beverage and spa
• Wagestream – Stream up to 40% pay as it is earned and set automatic savings to support your financial wellbeing.
• 24/7 access to our employee assistance programme
• Access to hotel gym facilities

A day in the life of…

As a hotel kitchen porter, you'll be a vital member of the kitchen staff, responsible for keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and hygienic. This role involves a range of duties, from washing dishes and cleaning kitchen equipment to assisting with food preparation and removing garbage. Hotel kitchen porters must follow health and safety guidelines to ensure a safe working environment. To excel in this role, hotel kitchen porters must have good communication skills, be able to work well in a team, and possess physical stamina to work in a fast-paced environment.

What do we need from you?

Attention to detail: You'll need to be detail-oriented and have the ability to notice even the smallest of imperfections or areas that need cleaning, ensuring that all kitchen equipment, utensils, and surfaces are clean and free from dirt, grease, and other contaminants.

Good communication skills: You'll be able to communicate effectively with kitchen staff and other team members and able to take instructions and ask questions when necessary to ensure a smooth workflow.

Ability to work in a team environment: You must be able to work well in a team environment and be willing to help other team members as needed. you'll have a positive attitude and be able to work under pressure.

Most importantly, to be successful in this role, you will be passionate about providing an exceptional guest experience and living through our brand standards

At Aimbridge, we recognise that people are the heart of our business. As a Global leader, we are committed to representing our global community and offering everyone ‘A Place to Grow’

So, click apply today, we’d love to welcome you to our inclusive team shaping the future of hospitality.