Kitchen Porter

Silverstone; Silverstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join the kitchen team at a leading motorsport hospitality destination as a Kitchen Porter. This essential role focuses on maintaining a clean and organized kitchen, supporting chefs and other kitchen staff, while ensuring top-tier guest experiences. Ideal for those seeking flexible hours in a dynamic environment, with opportunities to grow and learn in the culinary field.

Qualifications

• Experience in a 4 or 5-star hotel is desirable but not required.
• Maintains impeccable personal grooming standards.
• Full clean UK driving license beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of the kitchen environment.
• Assist chefs in food preparation and stock management.
• Follow health and safety standards in kitchen operations.

Skills

Guest service style

Organized

Interpersonal skills

English language proficiency

Job description

Kitchen Porter

Department: Escapade Gallery - Kitchen

Employment Type: Zero Hours

Location: Silverstone

Description

Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting out, we have flexible hour opportunities for you at our dynamic and exciting destination! These roles offer a fantastic way to gain valuable experience in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new opportunities and diverse tasks. We utilise zero-hour contracts, which provide exceptional flexibility in your work schedule, adapting to the dynamic needs of our guest experiences and vibrant atmosphere.

The Escapade Kitchen Porter is a vital member to the kitchen team. They are responsible for maintaining a clean and organised kitchen environment in order to allow the kitchen to run smoothly.

The role of Kitchen Porter is essential to the efficient operation of a restaurant or culinary establishment. They will play a key role in supporting chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff.

Key Relationships

• Escapade Silverstone Guests
• Escapade Silverstone Management and Staff

Key Responsibilities

• To create and implement a best-in-class and award-winning guest experience.
• Maintaining cleanliness: Operating dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitise dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen utensils. Ensure that all kitchen equipment, including cooking utensils and trays, is thoroughly cleaned and sanitised. Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops and floors. Dispose of kitchen waste, including empty containers, food scraps and trash.
• Stock and Inventory Management: Assist in monitoring and managing inventory of cleaning supplies and kitchen equipment. Maintain a well-organised kitchen, ensuring that utensils and equipment are easily accessible to kitchen staff.
• Communication and Collaboration: Assist chefs and kitchen staff in food preparation such as prepping any ingredients. Retrieve and stock kitchen supplies as needed. Communicate effectively with the kitchen staff to ensure a smooth and efficient workflow. Report any kitchen maintenance issues to the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager. Be flexible in assisting with kitchen tasks as needed during busy events and peak times.
• Hygiene and Safety: Maintain kitchen cleanliness. Adhere to safety and hygiene standards, including proper handling of cleaning chemicals and waste disposal. Follow health and safety guidelines, including the correct use of personal protective equipment.
• Sustainability: To promote, implant and act with the sustainability initiatives as directed by Escapade Silverstone

The above is a high-level summary of duties and is not meant to be a comprehensive description of the role. Additional ad-hoc responsibilities will arise which will be considered to form a reasonable part of the role and role requirements may be subject to change from time to time.

Performance Responsibilities

Our vision drives us, we live by our brand pillars, and we’re motivated to achieve industry-leading and award-winning results.

• Our vision - We will be famed as the world's most exciting, authentic, and intelligently created motorsport hospitality destination.
• Our brand pillars – We’re the Ultimate Hosts who share our guests’ passions, we’re switched on to their needs, we make their stays effortless, they get our finest performance every time. We’re the Complete Connoisseur inspired by innovation, champions of excellence, we take pride in our presentation and our guests appreciate our constant quality. We’re the Silverstone Standard, part of the Silverstone family, performance is in our blood, we embody the brand values and guests know they’re in safe hands.
• Values - Rooted in a passion for motorsport, a dedication to precision, and a commitment to responsible and inclusive hospitality. We push boundaries, embrace the unexpected, and create unforgettable moments. We value sustainability and community, and aim for a positive impact on both our natural environment and the people we serve. We’re the Silverstone Standard, part of the Silverstone family, performance is in our blood, we embody our brand values and guests know they’re in safe hands.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Experience in a 4-star or 5-star hotel or any other lifestyle/ distinctive brand is desirable but not required
• A strong, yet positive guest service style
• Organized and ability to work within the team or on their own
• Strong interpersonal skills
• A good command of the English language is desired. Additional languages are advantageous
• Maintains impeccable personal grooming standards while radiating an aura of elegance and refinement
• Full clean UK driving licence