Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Village Hotels - Leeds North; Ledston; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness membership

Mental health days

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted stays

Pub & Grill discount

Starbucks discount

Salary drawdown via Wagestream

High Street discounts

Electric car scheme

Birthday off

Job summary

Village Hotels - Leeds North is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly by dominating the dish pit, assisting with deliveries, and supporting the brigade during busy shifts.

You will handle cleaning chemicals safely, maintain hygiene, and help fetch and store items, ensuring the service flows without delays. Join a team that values ownership and a positive, energetic attitude.

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Willingness to follow COSHH regulations and maintain high hygiene.
• Reliable team player with a can-do attitude.

Responsibilities

• The Engine Room: manage the dish pit and clean equipment to prevent delays.
• The Standards: handle cleaning chemicals safely and maintain hygiene.
• The Backbone: assist the brigade by fetching and carrying food, storing equipment.
• The Deliveries: check in deliveries and verify invoices against orders.

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, hit apply and let's see if our energies align.