Kitchen Porter

Principal Hayley Hotels; Reading; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hotel chain located outside Reading is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the Kitchen team and maintain hygiene standards. The position offers varied shifts and a pay of £12.21 per hour, plus tips. Enjoy free meals, gym access, and career progression opportunities. Join a supportive team focused on delivering exceptional guest experiences and enjoy benefits including access to your pay and various discounts. If you're enthusiastic and detail-oriented, this is the role for you.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Complimentary gym access

Employee Assistance Programme

Career progression opportunities

Access to exclusive discounts

Qualifications

• Must have a flexible can-do attitude and take pride in their work.
• Experience in cleaning or a similarly physical role is preferred.
• Punctuality and good attendance levels are essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Support the Kitchen team with basic food preparation when necessary.
• Work on a shift rota including mornings, evenings, and weekends.

Skills

Flexible can-do attitude

Cleaning experience

Punctuality

Attention to detail

Job description

Join De Vere Wokefield Estate as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy some excellent benefits including free meals on duty, free use of our gym facilities, complimentary hotel stays every year and access to your wages whenever you need it! As a Kitchen Porter you will be an essential member of our back‑of‑house team working at the heart of the Hotel, to support the Kitchen team. You will maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas and attention to detail will be at the heart of what you do. For those interested in developing their culinary skills, you will be able to learn from and support the Chefs with basic food preparation with access to training & development, although this aspect of the role is not essential. This role involves a mixture of shifts including earlies, lates and weekends on a rota basis - although we are open to both Full Time & Part Time applications.

• A flexible can‑do attitude and someone who takes pride in their work
• Cleaning experience or experience in a similarly physical role
• Punctuality and good levels of attendance
• Most of all, you will share our values which include fostering valued relationships, having a genuine approach and paying attention to every detail

De Vere Wokefield Estate set in 250 acres of rural Berkshire parkland is home to a historic Mansion House filled with traditional features and the contemporary Wokefield Place that offers state of the art facilities. It has 376 bedrooms and suites, 39 meeting rooms with large event space and a high tech dedicated conference building, an 18‑hole PGA approved championship golf course and leisure club. Benedict's Bar, The 1560 Restaurant, The View Restaurant and our Summerhouse are some of our amazing food and beverage options at Wokefield Estate: there really is something for everyone.

Your commute: just outside Reading, we're 10 minutes from J11 of the M4, with fast and direct trains from London Paddington to Reading Train station. At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.

• £12.21 per hour plus a share of the Restaurant Service Charge to boost your earnings
• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone
• Paid holiday allowance based on the hours that you work
• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities
• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships
• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.
• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.
• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.
• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Wagestream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.
• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.