Position Available: Kitchen Porter
Reporting to: Executive Head Chef
Hours of work: 30 hours/week
We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team at Double Tree by Hilton Kingston Upon Thames.
Why work for us?
· Huge staff discounts at all Hilton Hotels Globally
· Annual pay increases
· Fantastic training and development opportunities
· Use of our gym and other facilities
· Uniforms and meals on duty all provided
· Opportunity to get involved with our community outreach programmes
Your duties will include:
We are looking for candidates with a passion for customer service, and a vibrant personality to join our existing Kitchen team. To be successful, you are expected to be flexible and helpful. We are also looking for an individual that is dedicated reliable and hardworking. A Kitchen Porter is instrumental in all kitchen operations.
You will be responsible for performing the following tasks to the highest standards:
· Maintain all areas of the preparation stations as well as food storage areas;
· Routine and heavy cleaning, organization of food and non-food items and waste control;
· Wash dishes, pots and pans, utensils and food preparation machines as well as clean floors, counters and worktops;
· Less frequently, he/she is required to perform in-depth cleaning of walk-in freezers and refrigerators, ovens, stoves and pantries;
· Occasionally, he/she may be required to assist in unloading deliveries of food or supplies.;
· Responsible for keeping all working areas clean and tidy and ensure no cross contamination;
· Report maintenance, hygiene and hazard issues
· Comply with hotel/company security, fire regulations and all health and safety and food safety legislation
· Awareness departmental targets and strive to achieve them as part of the team
· Be environmentally aware
About you:
We are looking for an enthusiastic, positive and capable individual with a passion for this type of work, and who will be able to train, develop, lead and inspire your team to work to same high standards.
We require:
· We are looking for a motivated individual, ideally someone who has worked in a similar role;
· The person will be a team player who is an avid learner, adaptable and has exceptional interpersonal and communication skills;
· Ability to work under pressure;
· Excellent attention to detail;
· A high standard of personal presentation;
· Confident, professional and welcoming personality.
What will it be like, to work for this Hilton Brand?
DoubleTree by Hilton London – Kingston upon Thames is a 4 star stylish, newly opened hotel. We are set in a fabulous location, near the banks of the River Thames and just minutes from Kingston train station.
It all starts with a warm chocolate chip cookie, a simple touch that sets the tone to create a rewarding experience for a guest's entire stay. DoubleTree by Hilton understands that doing the little things well can mean everything. If you enjoy creating exceptional experiences through perfecting little details, you may be just the person we are looking for. Our Team Members are the Heart of Doubletree by Hilton. As extraordinary hospitality professionals, we work together to make Doubletree by Hilton a great place to work and to build rewarding careers for ourselves and our colleagues.
We look forward to receiving your application.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £19,999.20 per year
Work Location: In person
