Kitchen Porter

The Atlantic Hotel - Housekeeping; Newquay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared tips

Full training

Career progression

Staff discount

Pension contributions

Charity initiatives

Staff events

Job summary

Cornwall Hotel Collection is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team with cleaning and preparing service ware, helping maintain our high cleanliness standards to sustain our food hygiene star rating.

This hands-on role involves assisting chefs, cleaning utensils, restocking consumables, and ensuring a tidy, efficient kitchen environment across our four-hotel collection including The Atlantic. Training and progression opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen porter experience is advantageous but not essential.
• Flexibility to work different shifts including weekends and evenings.
• Willingness to work on bank holidays and key dates.
• Able to follow instructions and take direction from senior staff.
• Capable of working under pressure as part of a team.
• Committed to maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the chefs by keeping utensils and equipment clean and ready for service.
• Clean and wash service ware, cutlery and store properly.
• Top up consumables to ensure availability.
• Clean surfaces and floors and follow deep cleaning schedules.
• Empty bins in line with recycling requirements.

Skills

Flexible shifts

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Following instructions

Job description

About us

Rooted in local heritage, the Cornwall Hotel Collection is known for exceptional service, award-winning dining, and inspiring locations at the heart of Cornish hospitality.

Our collection includes four distinctive hotels: The Alverton, a historic hillside retreat; The Greenbank, set on the enchanting waterfront; The Falmouth, an iconic Victorian landmark; and our newest addition, The Atlantic, offering stunning coastal views. With exciting developments ahead, there’s never been a better time to join us.

We are currently seeking confident, motivated and service-driven individuals to join our teams as a Kitchen Porter. These are hands-on roles where you will support the kitchen team in cleaning and preparing service ware and have a key role in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness to maintain our food hygiene star rating.

Responsibilities

• Support the chefs ensuring all preparation cooking utensils and equipment are clean and available for each service.
• Clean and wash all service ware, cutlery and store appropriately
• Top up consumables to ensure their availability
• Clean down surfaces, floors and follow deep cleaning schedules
• Empty bins in accordance with our recycling requirements

Requirements

• Previous experience advantageous but not essential.
• flexibility to work different shifts to support the team throughout the day and evening.
• Flexibility to be available for weekends, bank holidays and key celebration dates throughout the year.
• Able to follow instructions and take leadership from the senior chefs and hotel management.
• Ability to perform well under pressure in a busy environment.
  Ability to work as part of a team.
• A genuine commitment to delivering the high standards required for this essential role.

Benefits

• 100% shared tips
• Full training
• Opportunities to grow and progress within our four hotels
• Staff discount, including room rates, food and drink, spa treatments and free use of our leisure clubs (gym & swimming pool)
• Company Pension Contributions
• The chance to participate in charity fundraisers and environmental initiatives
• Staff rewards and parties