Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Village Hotels - Swindon; Swindon; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Wellness Membership

Mental health days

Employee Assistance Programme

Discounted stays £35+

Pub & Grill discount

Starbucks discount

Wagestream access

High street discounts

Birthday off

Job summary

Village Hotels Swindon is seeking a Kitchen Porter to be the backbone of the kitchen, keeping the dish pit moving and ensuring every pan and plate is ready for service. You will support the brigade, manage deliveries, and help uphold hygiene and safety standards during busy shifts.

In this role you will handle heavy lifting, assist with waste control, and act as a reliable link in the kitchen, contributing to smooth service and guest satisfaction every day.

Responsibilities

• Dominating the dish pit and cleaning equipment to keep the kitchen moving.
• Safely handling cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH and maintaining hygiene standards.
• Fetching and carrying food, storing equipment, and supporting the brigade to keep service flowing.
• Checking in deliveries and validating invoices to ensure accuracy.

Skills

Dish pit

Cleaning

Hygiene

Safety COSHH

Stock handling

Delivery checks

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.

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.

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