Kitchen Porter

The Lensbury Resort; Teddington; On-site; GBP 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier leisure resort in Teddington seeks a Kitchen Porter to maintain hygiene and cleanliness in kitchen areas. Responsibilities include cleaning kitchen equipment, following cleaning schedules, and ensuring all waste is managed efficiently. Ideal candidates are reliable, hygienic, and flexible with a team-oriented approach. This role includes competitive salary and various employee benefits, including training opportunities and leisure facility access.

Benefits

Free meal whilst on duty

Use of leisure facilities after review

Access to discounts via Hospitality Rewards

24/7 support service for employees and family

Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities

Excellent training and development

Staff Recognition Scheme

Regular Staff Socials

Qualifications

• Reliable and punctual, maintaining a high standard of personal hygiene.
• Flexible in taking on various kitchen duties.
• Ability to perform manual handling tasks.

Responsibilities

• Clean all kitchen equipment and maintain high hygiene standards.
• Follow daily and weekly cleaning schedules.
• Empty waste and food bins regularly.
• Clean staff canteen as needed.
• Assist in reducing energy costs and waste.

Skills

Reliable and good timekeeper

High standard of personal hygiene

Flexible attitude to duties

Team player

Ability to carry out manual handling requirements

Job description

Job Title and Location

Kitchen Porter

The Lensbury, Broom Rd, Teddington, Middlesex, TW11 9NU

About us

Part of London + Regional Hotels, The Lensbury Resort is located on the Banks of the River Thames at Teddington and is home to an exclusive leisure club, a 155 bedroom hotel, meeting and events space, restaurant and bar, Spa and 25 acres of gardens and grounds. We pride ourselves on delivering excellent food from local suppliers, catering to the highest possible standards.

The Job

As a Kitchen Porter, you will work across all our kitchen areas, carrying out plate wash duties as well as general kitchen cleaning duties to ensure a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness throughout.

Key Responsibilities

• Clean all kitchen equipment, pots etc to ensure a high standard of hygiene is maintained.
• Clean kitchen as laid down in the daily and weekly cleaning schedules to include surfaces, floors, working surfaces, ovens etc.
• Ensure all waste and food bins are emptied regularly throughout the day.
• On a rota basis, clean the staff canteen twice daily and as requested.
• Work with colleagues to reduce energy costs and consumable waste.
• Assist in any other duties as required.

What we are looking for

• Reliable and good timekeeper.
• High standard of personal hygiene.
• Flexible attitude to duties.
• A team player.
• Ability to carry out the manual handling requirements of the role.

Terms & Conditions

• £25,398 per annum plus Tronc
• 40 hours per week
• Flexible shift pattern to cover evenings and weekends

Benefits

• Free meal whilst on duty and free hot and cold drinks in staff restaurant
• Use of some of our leisure facilities, including gym & swimming pool after 30 days' review
• Free access to Hospitality Rewards - an online benefits portal offering lots of discounts
• Free access to our Employee Assistance Programme (24/7 personal support service) for you AND your family
• Fully funded Apprenticeship opportunities
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Staff Recognition Scheme and Awards
• Regular Staff Socials