Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Bowood; Calne; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays

Uniform provided

Free on-site parking

Free entry to Bowood House and Gardens

Discounted Golf Membership after probationary period

Discounted spa treatments

Employee Assistance Programme

Company events and supportive team culture

Job summary

Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort is looking for a Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant in Calne. This full-time role involves supporting chefs, ensuring kitchen cleanliness, and assisting with food prep. Ideal for those seeking a career in hospitality.

Reliable transport is essential due to location. Join a friendly team and enjoy benefits like 31 days annual leave, free parking, and discounted spa treatments. No prior experience required as full training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively within a team.
• Reliability and punctuality.
• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment.
• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness.
• Support chefs with basic food preparation tasks.
• Assist with deliveries and stock organisation.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork

Reliability

Flexibility for shifts

Job description

We are seeking enthusiastic, reliable and hardworking individuals to join our busy kitchen team as a Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant at Bowood Hotel, Spa & Golf Resort in Calne.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start or develop a career in hospitality, catering or professional kitchens. Whether you have previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, Dishwasher, Kitchen Assistant or Food Preparation Assistant, or are looking to gain valuable experience in a hotel kitchen environment, we would love to hear from you.

The Role:

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in supporting our chefs and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently. Working as part of a friendly and professional team, your responsibilities will include:

• Operating commercial dishwashing equipment
• Maintaining high standards of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, utensils and food preparation areas
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation tasks
• Assisting with deliveries and stock organisation
• Following food safety and health & safety procedures
• Helping to ensure smooth day-to-day kitchen operations

This is a full‑time role, working 40 hours per week on a shift rota, which include 08.00‑16.30 and 16.00‑23.00. Due to the rural location at the Bowood Estate, reliable transport is required and free on‑site parking is provided. The Estate is easily commutable from Chippenham, Devizes, Trowbridge, Swindon and surrounding Wiltshire areas.

The successful candidate will have:

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Ability to work effectively within a team
• Reliability and punctuality
• Flexibility to work shifts, including weekends and busy periods
• Previous kitchen, hospitality, catering or cleaning experience is beneficial but not essential as full training will be provided

At Bowood we offer genuine opportunities for career development within hospitality and catering, join the team and become part of a welcoming, supportive workplace where your contribution makes a real difference every day.

• 31 days annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Uniform provided
• Free on-site parking
• Free entry to Bowood House and Gardens during open season
• Hugely discounted Golf Membership after probationary period
• Discounted spa treatments and 50% off Templespa products
• Employee Assistance Programme via Hospitality Action
• Company events and supportive team culture