Kitchen Porter

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A luxury hotel and spa in Newmarket is looking for a Kitchen Porter to support the busy kitchen team by ensuring a clean and hygienic workspace. Responsibilities include washing kitchen equipment, unloading deliveries, and keeping the storeroom organized. Strong communication skills, teamwork, and the ability to work calmly under pressure are essential. This role offers various shifts and team benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Free meals whilst on duty

Paid breaks

An extra day of leave on your birthday

Complimentary membership of The Health & Fitness Club

50% food discount in restaurant

20% discount on spa treatments

Discounted accommodation rates

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Must be available to work evenings and weekends.
• Experience in a kitchen environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Ability to work quickly and calmly

Strong team player

Excellent communication skills

Ability to remain calm during busy service

Understanding of health and safety regulations

Job description

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.

• 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.

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.

We have full-time and casual opportunities available. You must be available to work a range of shifts, including weekends., 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 rates
• Discounted hotel stays across the Pride of Britain hotel group
• Option to purchase wine at cost price
• Long service awards
• Reward and recognition scheme
• Generous 'Refer a Friend' scheme
• Pension scheme
• Industry relevant training