Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Village Hotels; Coventry; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Membership

Stay discounts: from £35 and 30% off

Birthday off

Job summary

Village Hotels in Coventry is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly. You will manage the heavy lifting, dish pit duties, deliveries, and ensure the brigade has what they need during busy shifts.

We offer benefits and opportunities for growth in a supportive team. This role emphasizes reliability, hygiene, and teamwork in a fast-paced hospitality environment.

Responsibilities

• The Engine Room: Dominating the dish pit; clean equipment and crockery so the kitchen never stops waiting for a pan.
• The Standards: Safely handling cleaning chemicals per COSHH, controlling waste and maintaining high hygiene.
• The Backbone: Supporting the brigade by fetching and carrying food, storing equipment, and keeping service flowing.
• The Deliveries: Checking in deliveries per SOPs and validating invoices to ensure we get exactly what was paid for.

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.

About Company

"Coventry is a fascinating city in Warwickshire, right at the heart of the English Midlands - close to Birmingham, Leicester and the historic towns of Worcester, Leamington Spa, and Stratford upon Avon. Known as the city of Lady Godiva, Coventry is steeped in history - it was briefly the capital of England in the 15th century - and with two universities and a population of 300,000, it offers plenty of culture and lively nightlife. So much so, that it has been named UK City of Culture for 2021."

Extras

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

At Village, we're all about personality, ambition, and bringing your real self to work. Diverse perspectives are what keep our business buzzing, so whatever your background, you'll find a welcoming place to build your career here.