The Opportunity
Are you a reliable and hardworking individual with a passion for keeping things spotless? We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our dynamic team and ensure our kitchen runs like a well-oiled machine.
What You'll Be Doing:
1. Sparkling Clean: Wash and clean dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment, ensuring everything is spotless.
2. Tidy Spaces: Keep all kitchen areas clean and tidy, sweeping and mopping floors, and managing trash and recycling.
3. Prep Pro: Assist with basic food preparation, like peeling and chopping vegetables, to help our chefs create culinary masterpieces.
4. Stock Savvy: Receive and store deliveries of food and supplies, keeping everything organized.
5. Safety First: Adhere to food safety and hygiene standards at all times, ensuring a safe and compliant kitchen.
6. Team Player: Help set up and close down the kitchen, clean cooking equipment and work surfaces, and work collaboratively with the kitchen team.
7. Maintenance Monitor: Report any maintenance or health and safety issues to the relevant person, ensuring everything runs smoothly.
Why You'll Love This Role:
8. Be a Key Player: Your hard work and dedication will be essential to the smooth operation of our kitchen.
9. Join a Great Team: Work alongside a supportive and passionate kitchen crew.
10. Grow Your Skills: Opportunities for personal and professional development in a dynamic environment.
11. Make an Impact: Your efforts will help create a clean and efficient kitchen, contributing to unforgettable guest experiences.
Benefits
12. Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our Best Western hotel portfolio.
13. Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
14. Eye care
15. Free legal & money advice
16. Counseling sessions
17. Hospital & death benefit plans
18. Cycle to work scheme
19. Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
20. Recipe ideas
21. Advice on keeping active and healthy living
22. Wellbeing podcasts and tv
23. Breathing exercises
24. 24/7 advice and support line
25. Team reward & recognition
26. Free meals on duty
27. Free parking
Ideal Candidate
28. Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
29. Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
30. The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
31. A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
32. Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
33. The ability to follow instructions and work independently.
34. Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.
If you are reliable, hardworking, and have experience working as a Kitchen Porter, we would love to hear from you
Hotel
Welcome to the original railway hotel. Since 1860, we’ve been creating wonderful experiences for discerning travellers. Situated at the gateway to Chester, we offer a stylish escape, a place to rest from your journey, and a luxurious, well-connected base to explore Chester and beyond.
Our hotel is renowned for its rich heritage and stunning public areas, where you can enjoy great food, afternoon teas, and signature cocktails. Don’t miss our hidden gem, the terrace, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city.
Built opposite Chester station to serve first-class rail passengers, this hotel has an illustrious past. This magnificent brick and stucco Italianate building was considered the first skyscraper of its time. Since opening in 1860, it has hosted notable guests such as Charles Dickens, Cecil Rhodes, and Lillie Langtry.
All 218 bedrooms feature superfast Wi-Fi, a TV, and 24-hour room service. The hotel also offers 8 conference rooms, ideal for any event, meeting, or wedding.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.