Kitchen Porter

Kitchen; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel in Newmarket is seeking Kitchen Porters to support chefs by maintaining a clean kitchen, washing utensils, and managing deliveries. The ideal candidate must work efficiently under pressure, be a strong team player, and possess excellent communication skills. Availability for evenings and weekends is essential. This role offers opportunities for full-time and casual work, with various staff benefits and a positive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals whilst on duty

Paid breaks

Extra day of leave on your birthday

Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club

Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner

50% food discount within restaurant & bar

20% discount on spa treatments

Discounted accommodation rates

Long service awards

Pension scheme

Industry relevant training

Responsibilities

• Support the Chefs by keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic.
• Wash pots, pans, plates and cutlery.
• Unload food and equipment deliveries.
• Keep the storeroom organised.

Skills

The ability to work quickly and calmly in a busy kitchen

Strong team player with a positive attitude

Excellent communication skills with colleagues

Calm and focused during busy service

Understanding of health and safety and food safety regulations

Availability to work evenings and weekends

Job description

About Us

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa is a luxury, four AA red star guest destination nestled in Newmarket, Suffolk. Surrounded by three acres of beautiful grounds, Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa retains the charm and character of a Georgian country house, yet offers the very best in modern comfort, cuisine, hospitality and luxury.

The Team

Our continuing success is based on the team we have working here. We look not only for skills, but also passion and enthusiasm and the ability to deliver outstanding service & hospitality. We are a privately owned, independent 4 Red Star Hotel and Spa. We strive to create a great work place for our staff which includes many staff benefits.

The Position

Joining a busy kitchen team, our Kitchen Porters support the Chefs by keeping the kitchen clean and hygienic, washing pots, pans, plates and cutlery as well as unloading food and equipment deliveries and keeping the storeroom organised.

We have full-time and casual opportunities available. You must be available to work a range of shifts, including weekends.

About You

• The ability to work quickly and calmly in our busy kitchen
• Strong team player with a positive attitude
• Excellent communication skills with colleagues
• Ability to remain calm and focused during busy service
• An understanding of health and safety and food safety regulations
• You must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Why Join our Team

As a privately owned, independent hotel we have the opportunity to focus on what we do best – creating memorable moments for our guests and taking care of our staff as one big team.
We are all exceptionally proud to work here and of the work that we do. Would you like to join a great team and feel the same?

What We Offer

• Employee Assistance Programme (Hospitality Action)
• Free meals whilst on duty
• Paid breaks
• An extra day of leave on your birthday
• Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club
• Discounted membership of The Health & Fitness Club for your partner
• 50% food discount within our 2 AA Rosette Squires Restaurant & Roxana Bar
• 20% discount on treatments and spa days at The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel
• Discounted accommodation ratesDiscounted hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel groupOption to purchase wine at cost price
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Generous ‘Refer a Friend’ scheme
• Pension scheme
• Industry relevant training

Compensation: Minimum Wage