Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness

Discounted stays

Pub & Grill discounts

Wagestream access

Birthday off

Job summary

Village Hotels in Maidstone is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy shifts. You will dominate the dish pit, ensure cleanliness, and support the brigade to maintain flow and efficiency.

Responsibilities include handling cleaning chemicals safely, managing waste, and helping with deliveries and stock in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments is preferred.
• Ability to safely handle cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH guidelines.
• Strong teamwork and reliability during busy shifts.

Responsibilities

• Dominating the dish pit and keeping equipment clean to prevent delays.
• Safely handling cleaning chemicals and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Fetching and carrying food, storing equipment, and supporting the brigade.
• Checking in deliveries and verifying invoices to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Dishwashing speed

Teamwork

Attention to hygiene

Chemicals handling COSHH

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

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,