Kitchen Porter

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa; Newmarket; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Paid breaks

Birthday leave

Health & Fitness Club discount

Discounted accommodation

Pension scheme

Training opportunities

Refer a Friend scheme

Job summary

Bedford Lodge Hotel & Spa in Newmarket is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen, keeping the area clean, washing pots and pans, unloading deliveries and organising the storeroom.

This is a zero hour contract with shifts offered as per the weekly rota; you must be available to work evenings and weekends.

Join a privately owned, independent hotel that values its staff and offers meals on duty, staff discounts and a range of benefits.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean and hygienic, wash pots, pans, plates and cutlery.
• Unload food deliveries and keep storeroom organised.

Skills

Work quickly

Team player

Communication

Calm under pressure

Health & safety awareness

Evenings and weekend availability

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. This is a zero hour contracted role. You will be offered shifts as and when required per the weekly rota.

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 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

Compensation: Minimum Wage