Kitchen Porter: Keep Kitchens Clean & Running Fast

Brightstar Hospitality Management; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightstar Hospitality Management is seeking a Kitchen Porter for Milford Hall to keep the kitchen clean, organised, and running smoothly. You will support chefs by ensuring equipment and dishes are available and by maintaining hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

As part of a busy kitchen team, you will follow safety, COSHH, and allergen guidelines, while contributing to a positive workplace culture. Experience is preferred but not required, with opportunities to grow in hospitality.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to cleanliness and detail.
• Reliable, hard-working, and proactive attitude.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Basic understanding of kitchen safety and hygiene practices.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift items.
• Willingness to work late nights including closing duties.
• Previous experience in a kitchen or cleaning role (preferred).
• Flexibility to work weekends and evenings (preferred).
• Basic food preparation knowledge (preferred).
• Food hygiene certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Work closely with chefs and kitchen staff to support smooth operations.
• Wash and sanitise all dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment.
• Keep kitchen floors, walls, surfaces, and storage areas clean and safe.
• Maintain a hygienic and organised pot wash area.
• Follow cleaning checklists and schedules.
• Report maintenance or hygiene issues to management promptly.
• Handle cleaning materials safely and dispose of waste responsibly.
• Support with basic prep tasks during busy service.
• Help maintain kitchen standards that contribute to guest satisfaction.

Skills

Cleanliness & detail

Teamwork

Stamina

Communication

Flexibility

Late-night availability

Job description

Brightstar Hospitality Management is seeking a Kitchen Porter for Milford Hall to keep the kitchen clean, organised, and running smoothly. You will support chefs by ensuring equipment and dishes are available and by maintaining hygiene standards in a fast-paced environment.

As part of a busy kitchen team, you will follow safety, COSHH, and allergen guidelines, while contributing to a positive workplace culture. Experience is preferred but not required, with opportunities to grow in hospitality.