Job Description
THE ROLE OF KITCHEN PORTER
Being a Kitchen Porter at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House requires bucket loads of enthusiasm. With three very different kitchens on our beautiful sites – we employ staff with a range of culinary skills and qualifications ranging from creative chefs with Michelin Star experience to our much-needed and hard-working kitchen porters. Every staff member is important in helping to create a smooth and incredible dining experience for our guests.
A Kitchen Porter
* Washes and sanitises dishes, utensils, pots and pans either manually or using dishwashing equipment, ensures that all items are thoroughly cleaned and ready for use.
* Maintains cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including work surfaces, equipment, and appliances such as ovens, grills, and stove tops.
* Sanitises kitchen tools and equipment to prevent cross-contamination.
* Disposes of waste and recycling, ensures that rubbish and recycling bins are emptied regularly and that waste is disposed of correctly, following health and safety guidelines.
* Sweeps and mops floors, cleans walls and ceilings, and ensures proper ventilation.
* Assists with the organisation and stocking of supplies, such as cutlery, crockery and cleaning materials. Helps with receiving and storing deliveries of food and other kitchen items.
* Supports kitchen staff by assisting in food preparation tasks, such as peeling and chopping vegetables, fetching ingredients or equipment as needed.
* Helps with basic food plating and garnishing.
* Follows health and safety regulations and policies, adhering to food safety guidelines and ensures proper storage and handling of food items.
* Works closely and collaboratively with chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff members.
* Communicates and shows teamwork skills to help coordinate tasks efficiently and ensure a smooth workflow.
* Maintains a clean, tidy, organised and safe working environment at all times.
* Is presentable at all times in clean pressed uniform, with long hair tied back. Attention to personal hygiene is also extremely important.
Qualifications
* Report for work in the kitchen on time and fit to work.
* Maintains a high level of personal hygiene.
* Clock in and out daily as a non-negotiable.
* Act professionally at all times and set a good example to other members of the team.
* Follow rules of the kitchen and follow the timetables set.
* Have a positive attitude to the kitchen every day.
* Be flexible to rota changes.
* Report any issues to the next senior member in line.
* Hold a Food Hygiene qualification.
* Ability to work in a busy environment and under pressure
* Ability to work under own initiative
* Excellent organisational skills
* Strong sense of need for achievement of goals and success
* High level of motivation, determination and commitment
* Can act as a First Aid Aider or Fire Warden in the event of an accident or emergency.
Additional Information
Salary: £11.75 - £12.50 per hour (equating to £27,495 to £29,250)
Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being from £153 to £460 per month.
Hours: 45 per week
* Canteen
* Company events
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free or subsidised travel
* Gym membership
* On-site parking
Relocation assistance may be available
Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel