Kitchen Porter

Brend Hotels; Sidmouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local hospitality company in Sidmouth is seeking a Kitchen Porter to assist in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and efficiency. The role includes responsibilities for cleaning kitchen equipment and ensuring adherence to company safety policies. Ideal candidates possess a positive attitude, good communication skills, and flexibility. Full training will be provided, and staff enjoy competitive pay and perks including paid holidays and discounts.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Paid holidays

Share of staff tips

Dining discounts

Reduced accommodation rates

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and adhere to cleanliness standards.
• Ability to maintain a neat appearance and meet uniform requirements.
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the cleaning schedule for floors and walls.
• Clean and dry kitchen equipment and utensils.
• Ensure machines are well-maintained and report issues.

Skills

Positive attitude

Good communication skills

Flexibility

Job description

Overview

Deadline to apply: 22nd September 2025

As a Kitchen Porter, you will assist the Kitchen team in the running and efficiency of the kitchen by ensuring the cleanliness of workstations and equipment throughout the kitchen environment. Work for Brend Collection and receive competitive pay, opportunities for progression, share of staff tips, staff discounts at Brend Hotels and paid holidays. This is a great opportunity to work for a successful local company in Sidmouth.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to the cleaning schedule, cleaning floors and walls regularly and efficiently.
• Responsible for the cleaning and drying of crockery, cutlery, trays, sinks, food mixers, fridges, freezers, pots, pans, grills, fryers, stoves, extractor hoods and worktops.
• Ensure machines are in good working order, reporting issues as soon as they arise.
• Ensure deliveries are stored in the correct locations whilst in a timely manner.
• Dispose of food waste in the correct manner.
• Understand and comply with company policy on HASAWA, fire precautions, legal requirements, and perform any other tasks that may be required from time to time.
• Assist other departments wherever necessary and maintain good working relationships.

What are we looking for?

• Positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Good communication skills
• A neat and tidy appearance (hair and fingernails) and adherence to uniform requirements.
• Flexibility to respond to a range of different work situations
• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team
• Although previous experience would be beneficial, it is not essential as full training will be provided.

What’s in it for me?

There are plenty of perks when it comes to joining the Brend Collection team which include competitive rates of pay, paid holidays, and a share of staff tips. You’ll also receive discounts when dining at any Brend Hotels establishment as well as reduced accommodation rates. Brend Collection are very proud of their wonderful staff and do all they can to develop them, offering support and training throughout their career as well as offering genuine opportunities for career progression within a successful local company.

What is it like to work for Brend Hotels?

Brend Collection is a family-run company that has been a leader in West Country hospitality for over fifty years. We have a passion for excellence and we pour our hearts and souls into making sure we exceed customer expectations time and time again. And, our amazing Team Members are at the heart of it all!