Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Village Hotels; Greater London; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health membership

Discounted stays

Pub & Grill discount

Starbucks 30% off

Wagestream access

High Street discounts

Birthday off

Job summary

Village is seeking a Kitchen Porter to be the backbone of our busy kitchen. You will manage heavy lifting, dominate the dish pit, check deliveries, and ensure the brigade has what they need to thrive on a bustling shift.

Join us to work in a fast-paced team that values ownership and a practical, supportive approach. We offer a friendly environment, good benefits, and a role where you are truly valued for keeping operations moving.

Responsibilities

• The Engine Room: Dominate the dish pit and clean equipment quickly so the kitchen never stalls.
• The Standards: Safely handle cleaning chemicals per COSHH, manage waste, uphold hygiene.
• The Backbone: Support the brigade, fetch and carry food, store equipment, keep service flowing.
• The Deliveries: Check in deliveries and verify invoices to ensure value for money.

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.

Think You’ve Got the Right Energy? If you have the grit to handle a fast-paced kitchen, and want to be the most valued person in the brigade, and let's see if our energies align.