Kitchen Porter

The Ellison Firm; Castlebar; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ellison Hotel in Castlebar is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen clean and orderly, washing crockery and equipment promptly, and carrying out daily/weekly cleaning tasks per the schedule.

You will work with chefs and service teams to ensure smooth kitchen operations, adhere to hygiene and safety standards, and report any incidents or maintenance needs to management. Flexibility in duties as directed by the kitchen leadership is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen environments preferred.
• Able to follow cleaning schedules accurately.
• Knowledge of HACCP and health and safety basics is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen area clean and tidy at all times.
• Wash, dry and store crockery, utensils and equipment promptly.
• Assist in daily/weekly cleaning tasks per cleaning schedule.
• Collect and clean pots, pans and kitchenware as directed.
• Use approved cleaning products and chemicals safely.
• Report incidents or maintenance needs to management.
• Arrive on duty on time in full uniform and maintain professionalism.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Health & safety

Job description

The Ellison Hotel, Castlebar are currently recruiting a Kitchen Porter. You will be responsible for the kitchen being kept clean and tidy at all times, with crockery and equipment/utensils washed and put away in a timely manner, and daily/weekly cleaning tasks as per cleaning schedule.

Responsibilities:

• To assist in ensuring that the kitchen operations run smoothly, working together with all other chefs and the service teams.
• Carry out basic cleaning tasks in accordance with cleaning schedules.
• To collect and clean pots, pans and utensils.
• To use correct cleaning materials and chemicals as directed.
• To maintain cleanliness and tidiness always, adhering to our HACCP system and health and safety regulations.
• Report any incidents, complaints or accidents to management, including all maintenance needs.
• To report for duty on time and in full uniform.
• Maintaining professionalism always, ensuring a professional manner and tone is used when dealing with all team members across all departments.
• To carry out any duties as requested by the Chefs on duty.
• To ensure that the kitchen is always being kept clean and tidy, cleaning own immediate area of work.
• To ensure that any anticipated shortages of cleaning products and materials are promptly communicated to the Chef de Partie, Senior Chef de Partie, Sous Chef or Head Chef.
• To ensure that all staff are treated fairly and courteously.
• Maintain quality and consistency levels of production and presentation, as directed.
• Maintain and set sanitation, hygiene, and safety standards.
• Other duties and responsibilities as dictated by the culinary leadership, not mentioned in this document.
• Unload food/deliveries as directed
• Ensures store rooms and walk in refrigerators are kept clean and tidy
• Assist in cleaning of back of house areas as directed

Due to the large volume of applications for this role, only successful candidates will be contacted.