Title: Kitchen Porter
Location: New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel, Langdale Valley
Job Type: Full-time / Part-time (Flexible)
About Us
Located in the heart of the stunning Langdale Valley, the New Dungeon Ghyll Hotel is a family-run, independent hotel with a busy and much-loved walkers' bar. We pride ourselves on offering a warm, welcoming atmosphere to both locals and visitors exploring the fells.
The Role
We are looking for a flexible, hardworking, and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our friendly kitchen team. This is a vital role in keeping our kitchen running smoothly, ensuring high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene are maintained throughout the day. It's an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being part of a supportive team.
Key Responsibilities
- Washing pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, and kitchen equipment.
- Keeping the kitchen, pot wash area, and food preparation areas clean and tidy.
- Assisting chefs with basic food preparation as required.
- Ensuring all cleaning schedules are completed and food hygiene standards are maintained.
- Receiving and storing deliveries correctly.
- Helping with stock rotation and keeping storage areas organised.
- Safely disposing of waste and recycling.
- Supporting the kitchen team wherever needed during busy service periods.
What We're Looking For
- A positive, reliable, and hardworking attitude.
- Ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment.
- Good organisational skills and attention to cleanliness.
- A willingness to learn and support the wider kitchen team.
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Previous kitchen porter or hospitality experience is an advantage but not essential, as full training will be provided.
What We Offer
- Real Living Wage employer – £13.50 per hour
- Fuel supplement available for eligible employees travelling to work.
- Meals on duty
- Communal staff kitchen
- A supportive and friendly working environment.
- Opportunities to learn new skills and develop within the business.
- The chance to work in one of the most beautiful locations in the Lake District.
If you're enthusiastic, dependable, and enjoy working as part of a team, we'd love to hear from you.
To apply, please send your CV along with a short cover note.
Pay: £13.50 per hour
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Ambleside LA22 9JX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Application question(s):
- Do you require accommodation?
Experience:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Location:
- Ambleside LA22 9JX (preferred)
Work Location: In person
