Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits in a luxurious setting, where you can join a dedicated kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter. This role is perfect for those who thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a passion for maintaining high standards of cleanliness. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly, supporting chefs, and upholding hygiene regulations. With personalized training and clear career paths, this position offers genuine opportunities for development. Join a team that values excellence and enjoy a range of perks, including flexible scheduling, discounted rates, and team recognition programs. If you're ready to make a difference and provide exceptional guest experiences, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Discounted rates across restaurants and hotels

Wagestream access

28 days holiday + birthday off

Team recognition programme

Referral bonus scheme

Complimentary team meals

Long Service Awards

Access to masterclasses and workshops

Flexibility to move across the Group

Access to apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Passion for cleanliness and high standards in a kitchen environment.
• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen setting is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and proper storage of kitchen equipment.
• Adhere to hygiene and health safety regulations.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Energy and passion

Hygiene standards

Education

Experience in a similar role

Tools

HACCP knowledge

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 to 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.
• 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!