Kitchen Porter

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Maldon; On-site; GBP 598,000 - 700,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee assistance

Cycle to work

Friends & family discounts

Loyalty awards

Job summary

Potters Resorts Five Lakes is hiring a Kitchen Porter to join our busy Essex kitchen team. This full-time role offers 40 hours per week with shifts 7:30am–4:00pm and 2:00pm–10:30pm, five days out of seven including weekends and bank holidays, at an hourly rate of £10.85–£12.71 depending on age.

We seek a detail‑oriented, energetic team player who can keep crockery and utensils spotless, assist chefs with prep, and work safely under HACCP guidelines in a welcoming resort setting.

Qualifications

• A keen eye for detail and commitment to cleanliness.
• Enthusiasm and energy to go the extra mile for guests.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work efficiently.
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, demanding kitchen environment.
• No formal qualifications are needed – training provided.

Responsibilities

• Keep cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils clean and hygienic.
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding role.
• To work efficiently and to keep within time frames.
• Ensure bins are used for the correct waste, supporting recycling and promoting good waste management.
• Working safely by following HACCP and Food Hygiene regulations.
• To assist the chefs with essential food preparation as required, including peeling and chopping vegetables.

Skills

Detail oriented

Team player

Energetic

Organizational skills

Flexible

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 10.85 - GBP 12.71 - hourly

Company Description

At Potters Resorts Five Lakes, we pride ourselves on delivering a fully inclusive, high-quality guest experience in a welcoming and friendly environment. Set within beautiful Essex countryside, our resort offers exceptional accommodation, dining, leisure, and entertainment – all designed to create unforgettable stays for our guests.

We are passionate about our people and believe they are at the heart of everything we do. Joining our team means becoming part of a supportive, inclusive, and fun workplace where teamwork, respect, and excellent service are key. We are committed to developing our employees, offering opportunities for learning, progression, and long-term careers within the hospitality industry.

If you’re looking to be part of a hardworking team that takes pride in maintaining high standards and delivering outstanding guest experiences, Potters Resorts Five Lakes is the perfect place to start or grow your career.

Job Description

Join the UK's Number One Fully Inclusive Resort Team!

What We're Looking For:

• A keen eye for detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Enthusiasm and energy to go the extra mile for our guests
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work efficiently
• A team player with excellent interpersonal skills
• Flexibility to work in a fast-paced, demanding kitchen environment

About the Kitchen Porter role;

• Ensure that cutlery, crockery, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils are kept clean and hygienic at all times
• The ability to work in a fast-paced and physically demanding role
• To work efficiently and to keep within time frames
• Ensure bins are used for the correct waste, supporting recycling and promoting good waste management
• Working safely by following HACCP and Food Hygiene regulations
• To assist the chefs with essential food preparation as required, including peeling and chopping vegetables

We Offer:

• £10.85 - 12.71per hour (depending on age)
• Employee assistance and well-being programs
• Cycle to work scheme
• Friends & family discounts
• Loyalty awards

Hours of work:

• This is a full time role working 40 hours per week

Working a combination of the following shifts:

7.30am - 4.00pm

2.00pm - 10.30pm

Working 5 days out of 7 which will include working weekends and bank holidays on a rotational basis.

Ready to start your exciting journey with us?

Qualifications

At Potters Resorts Five Lakes, we believe that the right attitude is more valuable than formal qualifications. We're looking for team members who are:

• Friendly and approachable
• Hardworking and dedicated
• Enthusiastic about providing excellent service
• Team players who support their colleagues
• Eager to learn and grow

No formal qualifications are needed – we'll provide all the training you need to excel in your role. If you have a positive attitude and a willingness to learn, we want to hear from you!

Additional Information

Along with a competitive salary, we will offer you …

• Be part of an award-winning, newly expanded resort
• Excellent career growth and personal development opportunities
• Free access to our state-of-the-art gym and leisure facilities
• Competitive pay rates based on age and experience
• Continuous training through our Potters Academy
• Regular team recognition, awards, and treat days
• A genuinely enjoyableplace to work

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.