Kitchen Porter

The Retreat Elcot Park; Newbury; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Personalised training and development

Discounted rates across restaurants and hotels

28 days' holiday plus birthday off

Wagestream access for early salary

Complimentary team meals on shift

Long Service Awards

Job summary

Job Search Place Limited is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team at The Retreat, Elcot Park in Newbury, West Berkshire. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be part of a refurbished hotel, focusing on excellence in service and kitchen standards.

The ideal candidate will possess energy, attention to detail, and a passion for providing exceptional guest experiences. The position includes generous benefits and opportunities for personal development.

Qualifications

• Impeccable cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Experience in a similar role is preferred.
• Understanding of HACCP and hygiene regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness and proper storage of the kitchen and its equipment.
• Follow cleaning duties as directed by Senior Kitchen/Chef.
• Adhere to hygiene, health, and safety regulations.
• Assist with deliveries and waste disposal.
• Maintain cleanliness in kitchen areas.

Skills

Passion for service excellence

Attention to detail

Ability to work in a fast-paced environment

Team player experience

Job description

We are looking for a dedicated, passionate Kitchen Porter to join our Kitchen team at The Retreat, Elcot Park located in West Berkshire.

After extensive refurbishment the hotel has been transformed to offer individually bespoke designed bedrooms, two new exciting restaurant concepts, a state of the art spa facility with membership and many more experiences to offer our guests.

We can offer you:

• An amazing opportunity of joining and being part of a very exciting adventure.
• An excellent starting salary or hourly rate, plus generous tronc to top up your monthly earnings.
• Access personalised training, buddy programmes, clear career paths and genuine opportunities for your development.
• Discounted rates across our restaurants and hotels for you, family and friends to enjoy.
• Wagestream - access up to 40% of your pay before pay date, and save directly from your salary.
• 28 days' holiday + birthday off (including Bank Holidays).
• Team recognition programme to celebrate your achievements.
• Referral bonus scheme for recommending top talent - earn up to £1000.
• Flexible scheduling without split shifts.
• Complimentary team meals on shift.
• Long Service Awards - dinners for two with all the trimmings, complimentary room stays with breakfast and dinner, theatre tickets to the West End, and so much more.
• Industry supplier trips and visits, as well as access to masterclasses and workshops.
• Flexibility to move across our Group, as you develop with us.
• Access to apprenticeships and accredited qualifications up to Level 3.

You will:

• Have a passion for offering standards of excellence to our guests.
• Have impeccable standards of cleanliness and attention to detail.
• Have bags of energy, a passion for life and the desire to be the best.
• Enjoy working in a fast paced and energetic workplace.
• Undertake all duties as directed by the Senior Kitchen/Chef on duty to ensure the cleanliness and correct storage of the Kitchen and its equipment.
• Ensure you adhere to, and follow precisely, weekly and monthly cleaning duties' lists as directed by Senior Kitchen/Chef on duty.
• Ensure that all company rules and regulations relating to Hygiene, Health and Safety are being strictly adhered to and recorded correctly.
• Understand HACCP before using any chemicals or cleaning substances.
• Assist with deliveries into the Kitchen, storing items as necessary.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with procedure, ensuring bin areas and storage areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Ensure floors are cleaned at appropriate intervals during the day.
• Ensure that all company rules and regulations relating to Hygiene, Health and Safety are being followed.
• To ensure waste disposal area is cleaned as scheduled and according to company policy
• Be a team player and have experience in a similar role.

At Signet Collection, we believe that our appearance reflects the luxury and elegance our guests expect when they stay with us. As you consider joining our team, we want to remind you of the importance of presenting yourself in a way that reflects our style of hospitality; warm, charming, and polished.

So, if you are dedicated to making each and every guest experience unequivocally brilliant, and have what it takes, we would love to meet you!