Kitchen Porter – The Pheasant Hotel
About the Role:
As a Kitchen Porter at The Pheasant Hotel, you will play a vital role in ensuring the smooth running of our kitchen by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and efficiency. You will support the kitchen team by keeping all equipment, crockery, and utensils clean, while also upholding health and safety standards.
Key Responsibilities:
Business Responsibilities:
- Follow all guidelines for correct chemical usage and dosage.
- Handle crockery, kitchen equipment, and machinery with care to minimize breakages and maintain efficiency.
Teamwork & Development:
- Attend job chats and training sessions as required by senior team members.
- Work collaboratively with the kitchen team, communicating effectively and following procedures diligently.
- Be flexible and adaptable to meet business demands.
Quality & Cleaning Standards:
- Take responsibility for maintaining cleanliness in all allocated kitchen areas.
- Ensure all dishes, kitchen equipment, and utensils are thoroughly cleaned and stored correctly.
- Regularly clean floors, empty bins, and maintain dishwashing areas, ensuring the dishwasher is cleaned and drained.
- Complete all cleaning tasks according to schedules and instructions from senior staff.
- Manage dirty laundry efficiently.
- Work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines while supporting the wider kitchen team.
Health & Safety:
- Adhere to all legal requirements related to Health & Safety, Food Hygiene, and Fire Safety.
- Operate all equipment responsibly and in accordance with instructions.
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene and grooming, following company policies.
Data Protection & Confidentiality:
- Follow GDPR and company policies when handling any personal or sensitive data.
- Report any data protection concerns, breaches, or access requests to the General Manager and Data Protection Officer promptly.
- Maintain strict confidentiality regarding employee and company information.
What We’re Looking For:
- A hardworking and reliable individual with a keen eye for cleanliness and detail.
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A team player with good communication skills and a positive attitude.
- Willingness to learn and take on new tasks as required.
If you are enthusiastic, reliable, and take pride in maintaining high kitchen standards, we would love to hear from you!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £12.90 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Helmsley YO62: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Kitchen Porter: 1 year (preferred)
- Food preparation: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
