Kitchen Porter - Bristol

LGH - Holiday Inn; Bristol; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Free parking

Employee discounts

Wellbeing support

Job summary

Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team. You will help keep the kitchen running smoothly, support chefs with preparation and set up, and maintain high standards of cleanliness and organisation.

You will work behind the scenes to support food quality, hygiene and service flow, contributing to a positive dining experience for guests. The role rewards reliability, teamwork and a hands-on approach in a fast-paced kitchen.

Qualifications

• Reliability and hardworking approach essential.
• Willingness to learn and support kitchen colleagues.
• Ability to follow hygiene and health & safety guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.
• Keep kitchen areas clean, tidy and organised throughout the shift.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling and chopping vegetables.
• Receive, check and store deliveries of food and kitchen supplies.
• Support kitchen set up and close down procedures.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety guidelines at all times.
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to support smooth service.
• Report any maintenance, hygiene or health & safety concerns promptly.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Teamwork

Attention to hygiene

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team and play an essential role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly, safely and efficiently. This role is at the heart of the kitchen operation. By maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation, and supporting the chefs with preparation and set up, you will help create a calm, efficient environment where the whole team can perform at their best. Your work behind the scenes will directly support food quality, hygiene and service flow, helping to ensure guests enjoy a positive dining experience. You will be part of a team that values reliability, cooperation and respect, where every contribution matters.,

• Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans and kitchen equipment thoroughly and efficiently
• Keep all kitchen areas clean, tidy and organised throughout the shift
• Sweep and mop floors and manage waste and recycling responsibly
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling and chopping vegetables
• Receive, check and store deliveries of food and kitchen supplies correctly
• Support kitchen set up and close down procedures
• Clean cooking equipment and work surfaces to hygiene standards
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health & safety guidelines at all times
• Work collaboratively with the kitchen team to support smooth service
• Report any maintenance, hygiene or health & safety concerns promptly
• Is reliable, hardworking and takes pride in doing a job well
• Enjoys practical, hands on work in a fast paced environment
• Understands the importance of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation
• Likes being part of a team and supporting others to succeed
• Is willing to learn and help where needed
• Takes responsibility and follows instructions carefully
• Wants to play an important role in a professional kitchen, even behind the scenes
• The Holiday Inn Bristol-Filton is ideally located just off Junction 1 of the M32, close to the University of the West of England Bristol (UWE) and MOD Abbeywood. The hotel offers a variety of dining options, with a bar and lounge providing excellent all-day dining choices. Our Health and Fitness Club features a fully equipped gym, heated swimming pool, and sauna., Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.
• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the LGH hotel portfolio.
• Access to the IHG employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (T&Cs apply).
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking