Kitchen Porter

LGH Hotel Management Ltd; Otley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality management company is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join their dynamic team. The ideal candidate will ensure the kitchen runs smoothly by maintaining cleanliness, assisting in food preparation, and adhering to food safety standards. Previous experience and a positive attitude are essential. This role offers opportunities for personal growth within the vibrant hospitality sector.

Benefits

Employee discounts on hotel rates

Shopping discounts

Eye care

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills and team ability.
• Flexibility for varied shifts, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean dishes, pots, and pans.
• Keep kitchen areas clean and tidy.
• Assist with basic food preparation.
• Receive and store deliveries of food and supplies.
• Adhere to food safety standards.
• Help set up and close down the kitchen.

Skills

Food safety knowledge

Communication skills

Positive attitude

Ability to work under pressure

Teamwork

Job description

Kitchen Porter

Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

Are you a reliable and hardworking individual with a passion for keeping things spotless? We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our dynamic team and ensure our kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Sparkling Clean: Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment, ensuring everything is spotless.
• Tidy Spaces: Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy, sweeping and mopping floors, and managing trash and recycling.
• Prep Pro: Assist with basic food preparation, like peeling and chopping vegetables, to help our chefs create culinary masterpieces.
• Stock Savvy: Receive and store deliveries of food and supplies, keeping everything organized.
• Safety First: Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times, ensuring a safe and compliant kitchen.
• Team Player: Help set up and close down the kitchen, clean cooking equipment and work surfaces, and work collaboratively with the kitchen team.
• Maintenance Monitor: Report any maintenance or health and safety issues to the relevant person, ensuring everything runs smoothly.

Why You'll Love This Role:

• Be a Key Player: Your hard work and dedication will be essential to the smooth operation of our kitchen.
• Join a Great Team: Work alongside a supportive and passionate kitchen crew.
• Grow Your Skills: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic environment.
• Make an Impact: Your efforts will help create a clean and efficient kitchen, contributing to unforgettable guest experiences.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• The ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.

If you are reliable, hardworking, and have experience working as a Kitchen Porter, we would love to hear from you

Hotel

Located right on the A14, just a mile from the M11 and 5 miles northeast from the heart of Cambridge, sits the Cambridge Bar Hill Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western. There’s a whole host of attractions nearby from Cambridge’s honey stoned museums and colleges to Newmarket racecourse and Duxford’s Imperial War Museum.

And, of course, there’s our gorgeous grounds including an 18-hole, par 72 golf course that has hosted professional tournaments including the PGA East Anglian Open.

The property boasts 136 bedrooms including family bedrooms for up to 5. Ideal wedding venue for up to 180 guests and 10 versatile meeting rooms for up to 200 delegates. An indoor swimming pool, fitness suite and treatment rooms - Sauna, steam-room, spa bath.

Our Grill, lounge and bar provides a wide selection of meals, from delicious burgers to steaks and salads

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.