Kitchen Porters

Malmaison Hotels; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff discounts

Apprenticeships

Dining discount

Wellbeing programmes

Cycle to work

Job summary

Malmaison Hotels in Newcastle upon Tyne is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in the kitchen and staff areas. You will support the kitchen brigade by keeping wash areas ticking and supporting the team with daily tasks.

This role offers progression into chef roles, apprenticeships, and staff benefits including great room rates, dining discounts, and access to wellbeing programmes. A positive attitude and reliability are key.

Qualifications

• General cleanliness and hygiene practices in a kitchen environment.
• Ability to support kitchen staff and cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and staff areas.
• Assist the kitchen brigade with wash duties and basic support.

Job description

You scrub up well… responsible for the general cleanliness of the kitchen and staff areas. Kitchen Porters will be required to assist the kitchen brigade by ensuring that the kitchen is maintained at a high level of cleanliness at all times as well as manage the pot and plate wash areas. It can be a demanding job but the rewards are worth it.

This is a great opportunity to join the kitchen team learning the ropes and how the kitchen operates from the ground up. Do you want to be part of something different, working with the best food, drink and a brand you can be proud of. We create memories that our guests never forget. This could be the next step for you into a Chef role - we actively encourage internal development and progression, and offer Apprenticeships to dedicated employees. Onwards and upwards In addition to competitive rates of pay we offer:

• Heavily discounted Staff Room Rates at Malmaison & Hotel du Vin with rooms available from £65 per night.
• Discounted Friends and Family Room Rate with 50% off best available rate.
• 35% off your bill when you dine in our Brasseries and Bistros
• Fully funded Apprenticeship programmes that support you in developing your career
• High Street Discounts on a range of high street shops, experiences, holidays and much much more
• Cycle to work scheme - save up to 40% on a wide range of bikes
• Healthcare Cash Plans - dental, optical, medical and more available from £5 per month
• Referral scheme that pay up to £1,500, just for getting your friends jobs! (Terms & Conditions apply)
• A quality uniform where required
• We have a Wellness & National Campaign Days Calendar which promotes and encourages activities like - Pay Day Lunches/Treats, National Popcorn Day, Mental Health Awareness week and more
• We work with Stream giving instant access to your pay as it's earned. Stream is a tool for everyday life that lets you get paid your way by letting you track your wages in real time, stream up to 50% of the money you're already earned, learn easy tips to manage your money better and save direct from your salary
• We also offer complimentary stays on your 1st, 3rd and 5th anniversary with Dinner, Bed & Breakfast
• We are a proud sponsor of The Brain Charity, helping people with all forms of neurological conditions to lead longer, healthier, happier lives.
• Employee Assistance Programme - free, confidential advice available 24/7 to you and your family

Our Sustainability Goals:

• 100% of our electricity is generated using renewable energy with most of it coming from Wind Farms around the UK
• We recycle a minimum of 70% of the waste from our hotels. This target is achieved by everyone I the hotel focusing on the waste we produce and is championed by our Sustainability Council who work on project year round
• We have moved to a chemical free cleaning system in our bedrooms and public areas and an enzyme based eco-friendly system for our kitchens.
• Volunteer to work for sustainable charities 2 days per year on full pay instead of your normal workplace