Job Ref: ALD1472
Branch: Aldwark Manor
Location: Aldwark, Alne 10 miles north of York
Salary/Benefits: £12.80 per hour for over 21
Contract type: Temporary/Seasonal
Hours: Part Time
Posted date: 22/07/2026
Closing date: 05/08/2026
Job title: Kitchen Porter
Position reports to: Senior person in the kitchen / Kitchen Manager
Located: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Nr. Alne, York, YO611UF
Hours of Work: Flexible hours available
Salary: £12.80 per hour for over 21’s
Benefits:
Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.
Share of gratuities.
Hospitality Rewards platform.
Employee Assistance Program.
Free meals on duty.
Refer a friend bonus.
Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.
Uniform provided.
Additional Days holiday after 3 years of service.
Food and Beverage Discount when dining at our Hotel of 20%
Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 200 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular venue for weddings.
In recent years, the hotel has undergone significant investment and renovation, transforming the bedrooms, restaurant, residents’ lounge, sports bar and all public areas to deliver a refined and contemporary guest experience.
December marked the completion and opening of the new Salus Spa facilities, further enhancing the estate’s luxury leisure offering. The next phase of development will see the addition of new bedrooms, expanded event spaces and additional treatment rooms, all scheduled to open later this year.
Our Mission statement is
At Aldwark Manor Estate, our mission is simple yet powerful:
“Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people —
with the ambition of being “Always Aldwark” in exceeding our guests’ and team members’ expectations.
Purpose of the role:
A Kitchen Porter is responsible for assisting other kitchen staff. Their primary duties include cleaning the kitchen, equipment and organising food and other items in the stockroom.
Main duties:
- Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks
- Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day
- Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators
- Receiving deliveries and organising them in the kitchen
- Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher
- Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
- Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
- Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items
- Providing assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed
The above is a non-exhaustive list of duties and you are expected to undertake any other duties as requested by your Manager. The Company reserves the right to amend your job description in line with the changing demands of the business.
About Us
The Aldwark Manor Estate has been synonymous with luxury since it was established in 1978.
Elegant grounds, sensual design, elemental dining and grandeur at every turn, within 200 acres of countryside all contribute to its allure.
The Aldwark Manor Estate is an independent, indulgent luxury hotel in the Yorkshire countryside and provides the setting for unforgettable experiences.
We are continuously looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. If you are seeking a hospitality job with progression opportunities, then we are for you. There are live-in opportunities for the right candidates.
We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. A copy of out DEI policy is available on request.
