Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & WellnessMembership

Stays from £35

Pub & Grill discount

Starbucks discount

Wagestream salary drawdown

Birthday off

Job summary

Village Hotels – Cardiff is looking for a Kitchen Porter to be the backbone of the kitchen. You’ll keep the operation moving by dominating the dish pit, checking deliveries, and ensuring the brigade has exactly what they need to power through a busy shift.

We back our teams to own their energy with Ownership & Integrity. Benefits include a complimentary Health & Wellness Membership for you and a friend, stays from £35, 50% off at the Pub & Grill, 30% off Starbucks, Wagestream salary drawdown,

Responsibilities

• Dominating the dish pit and cleaning all equipment to keep the kitchen moving.
• Safely handling cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH regulations and maintaining hygiene.
• Fetching and carrying food, storing equipment, and keeping service flowing.
• Checking in deliveries and validating invoices to ensure accurate orders.

Skills

Dishwashing

Cleaning

COSHH awareness

Food safety

Stock handling

Team support

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.

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