Kitchen Porter
Hourly rate/salary: £8.05 to £12.76/hour
Hours: 22 hours over 4 days including weekends & evenings
Location: The Bear Hotel, Cowbridge
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The Role:
The Bear Hotel, nestled in the heart of the community in Cowbridge, is searching for a Kitchen Porter to join our team. We offer more than just a job — we offer an opportunity to lead, inspire, and craft unforgettable experiences
You will work in a busy and fast-paced kitchen and be a vital part of the team, helping maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen so our chefs can focus on creating exceptional dishes. This hands-on role is perfect for someone reliable, organised, and ready to work in a close-knit team.
About Us:
Here at The Bear Hotel, we are architects of memorable moments, welcoming guests with warmth and charm. As part of the Town & Country Collective, we’re committed to reshaping hospitality with innovative service and genuine Welsh warmth. From roaring fires and modern Welsh cuisine to afternoon teas with friends, our hotel is a home where guests can truly relax and enjoy the experience.
Why Join Our Team?
A Friendly Team: You will join a supportive and professional team that cares about making work enjoyable and rewarding!
Development Opportunities: Whether you want to advance and develop your skills or seek further qualifications, we are here to help. We encourage professional development and are committed to supporting our colleagues’ growth.
Make an Impact: You will play a key role in helping us shape the future of our Food & Beverage operations and crafting exceptional experiences for our guests.
We truly believe in looking after our people as much as we look after our guests, and we do this by offering the following benefits:
- Complimentary meals whilst on duty.
- Preferential accommodation rates.
- Qualifications relevant to your role.
- Clear training and development pathways.
- Work buddy to guide you.
- Discounted meals for up to four people.
- Reward scheme for elevated service experiences.
- Tips
What does working as a kitchen porter look like?
Kitchen Support: You will ensure the kitchen is clean and well-maintained by washing dishes, cleaning equipment, and keeping work areas spotless.
Health & Safety: You will follow food hygiene and safety rules and ensure that the kitchen meets high cleanliness standards at all times.
Teamwork: You will support the chefs and wider kitchen team by helping with basic prep, waste management, and keeping things running smoothly behind the scenes.
Organisation: You will keep stock of cleaning supplies, help with deliveries, and make sure everything is where it needs to be for the service to run smoothly.
What We are Looking For:
Team Champion: You will be able to work well within a passionate team, work well under pressure, and have a positive, can-do attitude.
Development: You will desire to be the best you can be as a Kitchen Porter and will be willing to learn and develop new skills. You may not have kitchen experience, but what matters most is your attitude and willingness to learn.
Organisation and Attention to Detail: You will have strong attention to detail and the ability to be organised.
How to Apply:
If you would love to join our team, please submit your cv to [email protected]
To discover more about Town & Country Collective and our commitment to delivering a Warm Welsh Hospitality, visit townandcountrycollective.co.uk.
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £8.05-£12.76 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Referral programme
Application question(s):
- Own transport to and from Cowbridge required.
- Previous kitchen assistant experience preferred
Experience:
- Kitchen Assistant : 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
