Kitchen Porter

Hollybank Trustees Ltd; Galway; On-site; EUR 15,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meals provided on duty

On-site gym

On-site parking

Hotel discounts

Job summary

Galway Bay Hotel is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team in Salthill, Co. Galway, Ireland. The role involves cleaning duties, sanitising prep areas, and assisting the Chef with basic food preparation.

We value teamwork, initiative, and the ability to work under pressure. The hotel offers a supportive environment with staff benefits and development opportunities within the Hodson Bay Group.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in a busy kitchen environment (preferred).
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced setting.
• Willingness to follow cleaning and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Carry out cleaning duties in the kitchen and related storage areas.
• Ensure health and safety standards are followed.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, walls, equipment and dishes.
• Assist with basic food preparation as directed by the Chef.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Skills

Team player

Initiative

Pressure handling

Job description

Location: On site / Salthill, Co. Galway, Ireland
job type: Permanent / Part-time
Sector and subsector: Hospitality | General
Salary: Competitive salary

The Galway Bay Hotel is currently recruiting aKitchen Porterto join our fantastic Kitchen team.

Awarded Best Employer in Galway in 2022 by Galway Chamber of Commerce, the Galway Bay Hotel is also delighted to be part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme, and has been certified as A Great Place to Work. As part of the Hodson Bay Group of Hotels, with over 700 employees from over 50 countries worldwide, we are committed to creating a positive working environment where our people feel they are a valued part of a team delivering excellent service to our guests.

Responsibilities and Duties

• To carry out all cleaning duties in the kitchen area and all other areas related to storage in the kitchen.
• To ensure health and safety standards are adhered to.
• To comply with cleaning schedule as directed.
• Cleaning and sanitizing all meal preparation areas as well as kitchen walls, stoves, sinks, ovens, and grills.
• Sweeping and mopping all kitchen areas during shifts and at the end of shifts.
• Washing dirty dishes, cutting boards, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Ensuring that food mixers, cookers and other cooking equipment are in good working order.
• Emptying, re-lining, and washing garbage cans as required.
• Ensuring that refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas are clean and well-organized.
• Assisting the Chef with basic food preparation, which includes washing, peeling, and cutting meal ingredients as per the Chef's instructions.
• Any other duties as directed by management.

A little bit about you:

• You have 1 year experience in a busy kitchen environment (preferred)
• You are a team player
• Ability to use own initiative
• You have the ability to work under pressure while working efficiently

Why work with us?

• Received 'Best Employer' Award in Galway by Galway Chamber of Commerce 2022
• Culture of 'Respect' throughout the Hotel
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Vibrant Health & Wellness Programme
• Motivational Benefits
• Hotel Discounts within the Hodson Bay Group
• Meals provided while on duty
• Awarded Best 4* Hotel 2021

As a member of the Hodson Bay Group, the Galway Bay Hotel thrives in providing many development opportunities for motivated driven & efficient employee's across all our departments. As a people-centric hotel group, every day we aim to foster a positive team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. We encourage this through mutual respect & trust amongst colleagues.

• Bike to work scheme
• Company events
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Wellness programme