Kitchen Porter

Archerfield House; North Berwick; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Estate-based incentives

Discount schemes

Refer a Friend benefits

Training & development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Archerfield, a premier destination for golf, luxury stays, events and spa on the East Lothian coast near North Berwick, is inviting applications for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter. We offer part-time and full-time roles with flexible hours, including occasional weekend and evening shifts.

You will support our chefs, maintain cleaning routines, ensure crockery and surfaces are spotless, and help keep the kitchen organised.

Qualifications

• Experience in hospitality kitchens preferred.
• Excellent time-keeping and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible with evening and weekend work.
• Able to follow supervisory instructions and communicate well.

Responsibilities

• Support chefs by completing cleaning routines throughout our kitchen efficiently and professionally.
• Ensure crockery, cutlery and glassware are cleaned to a pristine standard before service.
• Clean food preparation areas and equipment; keep the Kitchen Porter area organized.
• Maintain clean work surfaces, walls and floors; ensure sanitisation throughout.
• Follow safety, incident and first aid procedures and report accidents to the duty manager.

Skills

Hospitality knowledge

Time management

Flexibility

Following instructions

Job description

Delivering memorable, warm, and professional service to our members and guests is key to everything we do. To achieve this, we want to attract the very best people to work with us.

Archerfield is one of Scotland’s leading destinations for golf, luxury stays, events and world-class spa treatments, with a range of accommodation from suites and lodges to coastal cottages and a grand mansion house. Situated on the stunning East Lothian coastline, we are just 18 miles from Edinburgh and a short distance from North Berwick, Haddington and other East Lothian towns.

We are currently inviting applications for enthusiastic and self-motivated Kitchen Porters to join our team.

We have both part-time and full-time opportunities, with flexible working hours. Due to the nature of the business will involve some weekend and evening working.

What you'll be doing in this role:

• Supporting our team of chefs, you’ll ensure all cleaning routines are completed efficiently and professionally throughout our kitchen.
• Making sure all crockery, cutlery and glassware are clean and pristine before reaching our Members and guests, with outstanding attention to detail.
• Clean food preparation areas, equipment and keeping the Kitchen Porter area organised.
• Keeping work surfaces, walls, and floors clean and sanitised.
• To be aware of emergency, safety and first aid procedures and to report all accidents to the duty manager.

Who are we looking for:

• Ideally having a sound knowledge of hospitality industry kitchens.
• Excellent time keeping skills and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Flexible approach, with ability for evening and weekend work, as necessary.
• Must be able to follow supervisory instructions and communicate well.

What we give you:

• Competitive Salary, dependent on age and experience
• Estate based incentive and discount schemes
• External discounts and offers scheme
• Generous Refer a Friend Benefits
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Health and wellness resources

Screening Questions

• Do you have experience in a similar role?
• Will your commute be 20 minutes or less?
• Describe your customer service experience