Kitchen Porter - Live in Accommodation

De Vere; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Wotton-under-Edge is looking for a Kitchen Porter. You will maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and support food preparation. Benefits include free meals on duty, gym access, and an annual complimentary stay at De Vere properties. Flexible shift patterns are available, making this role suitable for full-time and part-time applicants. Join a valued team committed to excellent service and personal growth.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Free use of gym facilities

Annual complimentary 2-night stay

28 days holiday annually

Career progression opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a cleaning or similarly physical role.
• Ability to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment and areas.
• Support kitchen team with basic food preparation.

Skills

Flexible can-do attitude

Cleaning experience

Punctuality

Job description

Are you dedicated to maintaining high standards of cleanliness?

Become a valued member of our team at De Vere as a Kitchen Porter and enjoy some excellent benefits including free meals on duty, free use of our gym facilities, complimentary hotel stays every year and access to your wages whenever you need it!

As a Kitchen Porter you will be an essential member of our back-of-house team working at the heart of the Hotel, to support the Kitchen team. You will maintain the cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas and attention to detail will be at the heart of what you do.

For those interested in developing their culinary skills, you will be able to learn from and support the Chefs with basic food preparation with access to training & development, although this aspect of the role is not essential.

This role involves a mixture of shifts including earlies, lates and weekends on a rota basis – although we are open to both Full Time & Part Time applications.

What we look for in a Kitchen Porter

• A flexible can-do attitude and someone who takes pride in their work


• Cleaning experience or experience in a similarly physical role


• Punctuality and good levels of attendance


• Most of all, you will share our values which include fostering valued relationships, having a genuine approach and paying attention to every detail

Join us at De Vere and be part of our team where your work and commitment will be both valued and rewarded!

The Pay & Benefits

At De Vere we pay attention to the thoughtful details that inspire the loyalty of our permanent colleagues. That’s why we are proud to offer the following benefits for the role of Kitchen Porter.

• £12.21 per hour


• A share of the Restaurant Service Charge to help boost your earnings and reward you for the service you deliver


• Free meals on duty in our colleague dining facilities


• Stay in shape with complimentary use of the Leisure Club facilities saving you money on costly gym memberships


• We believe in celebrating your special moments too, which is why we offer an extra paid day off for your birthday, along with a £20 love to shop voucher.


• Varied shift patterns and contracts available to suit your lifestyle, we are 24/7 operation, meaning shift patterns to suit everyone


• As a token of our gratitude for your loyalty, we'll treat you to an annual complimentary 2-night stay with dinner in a De Vere property of your choice, plus additional monetary rewards for reaching long service milestones


• Discover exclusive perks with our £50 colleague rates for overnight stays at De Vere properties, accompanied by a fantastic 50% discount on Food & Beverage.


• 28 days holiday each year (increasing annually up to 33 days)


• Explore our Exclusively Yours Benefits portal, unlocking hundreds of discounts on retail, travel, and leisure activities.


• We are committed to your growth and offer excellent career progression opportunities, including access to our Apprenticeship programmes and study support.


• Take advantage of our Employee Assistance Programme, Hospitality Action, providing 24/7 health and wellbeing support, including free counselling.


• Experience the flexibility and convenience of Stream, our financial wellbeing platform, granting you instant access to your pay when you need it.


• We value your hard work and recognise your achievements through our monthly colleague recognition programme, You Are De Vere, culminating in an exciting annual colleague recognition event.


• Join a supportive team that knows how to have fun with regular team appreciation events, including memorable Christmas and Summer parties.


• Gain peace of mind with our Company Life Assurance scheme, ensuring financial security for your loved ones.

De Vere Tortworth Court is a hotel that definitely has the WOW factor: a magnificent Grade II listed mansion house in South Gloucestershire, complete with sweeping drive entrance, Victorian arboretum and 30 acres of grounds making it a truly unique place to work. There are 201 bedrooms and suites, 14 meeting and event spaces including the Orangery, 2 Food & Béf&uve/outlets, a seasonal outdoor Tipi and a Leisure Club & Spa offering treatments.

Your commute

We're just a short way from J14 of the M5 and commutable by car from both Bristol and Gloucester.

At De Vere, we warmly welcome everyone and foster a sense of belonging, where each person is valued and appreciated. Join our team and become part of a passionate group of individuals who genuinely care about the experiences we create for our guests and colleagues.