Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Village Hotels; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Membership

Mental health days

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted hotel stays from £35

50% off at Pub & Grill

30% off Starbucks

Salary drawdown via Wagestream

High Street discounts

Electric car scheme

Birthday off

Job summary

Village Hotels is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy shifts. You will dominate the dish pit, clean equipment, and help maintain high hygiene standards while supporting the brigade and checking deliveries for accuracy.

In this fast-paced role, you’ll handle cleaning chemicals safely, manage waste properly, and contribute to a well-organized kitchen that delivers for guests and chefs alike.

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast-paced kitchen environment is preferred.
• Knowledge of COSHH safety guidelines and hygiene standards.
• Reliable teammate with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• The Engine Room: clean all equipment and crockery quickly to keep the kitchen moving.
• The Standards: handle cleaning chemicals safely and maintain hygiene to high levels.
• The Backbone: fetch and carry food, store equipment, and support the brigade.
• The Deliveries: check in deliveries and verify invoices to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Dishwashing

Kitchen cleanliness

COSHH awareness

Delivery checks

Team support

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.