Kitchen Porter — Fast-Paced Back-of-House Dynamo

Village Hotels - Warrington; Warrington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Membership

Discounted stays

50% off at Pub & Grill

30% off Starbucks

Wagestream salary drawdown

High Street discounts

Electric car scheme

Birthday day off

Job summary

Village Hotels Warrington is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support a fast-paced kitchen. You will dominate the dish pit, clean equipment swiftly, and ensure the brigade has what it needs to keep service moving.

You will handle cleaning chemicals safely under COSHH guidelines, maintain high hygiene standards, and assist with deliveries and storing equipment to keep the operation flowing. A strong work ethic and team spirit are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments is a plus.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Dominating the dish pit and cleaning equipment to keep the kitchen running smoothly.
• Safely handling cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH regulations and maintaining high hygiene standards.
• Fetching and carrying food, storing equipment safely and supporting the brigade.
• Checking in deliveries and validating invoices to ensure correct stock and orders.

Job description

The Role Outline: Your Shift at a Glance
As our Kitchen Porter, you are the absolute backbone of the kitchen. You will keep the operation moving by managing the heavy lifting, dominating the dish pit, checking in deliveries, and ensuring the brigade has exactly what they need to survive a busy shift.

Why Village?
We do hospitality differently. No ego, no drama. We back our teams to take ownership and grow their careers. We show up to make a genuine difference, caring deeply about our impact on guests, the community, and each other.

Your Shift: What You’ll Actually Be Doing
We trust you to handle:

• The Engine Room: Dominating the dish pit. You will work speedily to clean all equipment and crockery, ensuring the kitchen never grinds to a halt because a chef is waiting for a pan.

• The Standards: Managing the mess. You will safely handle cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH regulations, control food waste correctly, and maintain the highest levels of hygiene.

• The Backbone: Supporting the brigade. You will fetch and carry food, safely store equipment, and act as the crucial link that keeps the service flowing.

• The Deliveries: Acting as the gatekeeper. You will check in deliveries according to standard operating procedures, validating invoices to ensure we get exactly what we paid for.

How We Succeed Together
We do not micromanage. We believe in Ownership & Integrity, giving you the autonomy to make decisions on the fly and be a vital, respected part of the brigade.

Selling Our Benefits

• Health: Complimentary Health & Wellness Membership for you and a friend (worth £1,500), mental health days, and an Employee Assistance Programme.

• Stays & Food: Discounted stays from £35, 50% off at the Pub & Grill, and 30% off Starbucks.

• Extras: Salary drawdown via Wagestream, High Street discounts, Electric car scheme, and your birthday off guaranteed.

Think You’ve Got the Right Energy?
If you have the grit to handle a fast-paced kitchen, and want to be the most valued person in the brigade, hit apply and let's see if our energies align.