Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Village Hotel; Coventry; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health membership

Stays & food discounts

Salary drawdown via Wagestream

High Street discounts

Electric car scheme

Birthday off guaranteed

Job summary

Village Hotel is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support a fast-paced kitchen. You will dominate the dish pit, manage the cleaning and hygiene standards, and assist the brigade by fetching items and checking deliveries to ensure accuracy of orders.

Join a team that values ownership and integrity, with employee benefits and a flexible approach to growth. This role is on-site and requires hands-on, reliable energy during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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

• 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?

We are not looking for perfect CVs, we are looking for great people. If you have the grit to handle a fast‑paced kitchen, and want to be the most valued person in the brigade, we want to hear from you.

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.

Bring your personality, your drive, and your ambition.