Kitchen Porter

AccorHotel; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel and Spa is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support our busy kitchen. You will help keep crockery, equipment and the washing areas clean, and assist with stock management while following hygiene standards. The role is based at the Rochdale area and operates on a zero-hours contract.

Accessibility to the Rochdale location is essential. This role offers a practical entry point into hotel operations with on-site training and a positive team environment.

Qualifications

• No prior experience required.
• Must be able to commute to Rochdale.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and tidies crockery and kitchen equipment.
• Manages separation of dirty and clean items.
• Checks washing equipment is in good working order and informs supervisor of issues.
• Maintains cleanliness of kitchens and storage areas.
• Follows HACCP hygiene and safety guidelines.

Job description

The 4-star Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel and Spa is set in tranquil countryside and its own landscaped grounds. Situated 8 miles from the city centre, this Manchester hotel has 81 contemporary guest rooms, each with wireless internet and satellite TV. The dining options include the elegant Grange Restaurant, or the less formal Pickwick Bistro. The hotel has a spa facility, with an indoor heated pool, fitness room and massage treatments. The function rooms welcome up to 220 guests.

Job Description

Kitchen Porter Overview of duties

Contributes to guest satisfaction and safety by respecting hygiene standards and procedures

Cleans and maintains crockery, equipment and the kitchens

Ensures everything is tidy during the washing process and in storage

Main responsibilities

Manages separation of dirty and clean items

Cleans and tidies crockery and kitchen equipment

Ensures the kitchens are kept clean

Checks the washing equipment is in good working order and informs his/her superior of any problems or anomalies

Respects the supplier's instructions for use of washing-up products

Management and administration

Do the inventory of washing-up products and lets the supervisor know when stocks are expected to run out

Organises the washing-up area and tidies crockery and equipment in the storage area to avoid breakages

Helps manage stocks of crockery and appliances, by informing his/her superior of any abnormal losses or breakages

Hygiene / Personal safety / Environment

Ensures that the workplace remains clean and tidy and always respects the HACCP regulations

Respects the instructions and safety guidelines for the equipment used

Applies the hotel's security regulations (in case of fire etc)

Respects the hotel's commitments to the "Environment Charter" (saving energy, recycling, sorting waste etc)

Reporting line

Reports to the Head Chef

Profile Education / Professional experience

Accessible to anyone motivated to work in this sector, without any particular requirements in terms of training or previous experience

Wage - National Living Wage - Based on age

Job Type: Zero hours contract

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rochdale OL11 2XZ: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
• United Kingdom (required)

Additional Information

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion:

We are an inclusive company and our ambition is to attract, recruit and promote diverse talent.