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Kitchen Porter

Job details
Posting date: 23 April 2024
Salary: £11 to £11.45 per hour
Additional salary information: Competitive Salary with an excellent benefits package and monthly gratuities
Hours: Full time
Closing date: 23 May 2024
Location: LA23 1LW
Company: Daniel Thwaites PLC
Job type: Permanent
Job reference: 3ac6efc1da784053aba2

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Summary

Langdale Chase Hotel, which sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Windermere, has recently undergone a full and significant refurbishment and reopened its doors in November 2023. In that time the hotel has achieved 5 Star Status from the AA and been recognised in the prestigious Times Top 100 Places to Stay, ranked No.3 and North of England Hotel of the Year.

We are now looking to appoint a Kitchen Porter to report to the Executive Chef and ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen areas. As Kitchen Porter you will provide exceptional support to our team of chefs in order to provide the highest level of service to our visiting guests.

Your day to day;

  • Responsible for the cleanliness standards of the kitchens, storage areas, wash-up areas, back corridors, canteen and goods entrance areas
  • Daily cleaning, deep cleaning and sanitising the kitchen as required and directed by the Executive Chef
  • Operating the dishwashing machine effectively and safely
  • Controlling stock levels of the kitchen cleaning materials, including cloths, bin liners, mop buckets and detergents
  • Supporting the property with ensuring any materials and waste is recycled correctly
  • Helping with vegetable preparation or other occasional food preparation as requested by the Executive Chef

Who are we looking for?

Our kitchen porters are an integral part of our kitchen brigade to ensure our kitchen remains clean, hygienic and safe.You will have worked previously in a similar role and will ideally have worked in a high quality Four-Star or Five-Star hotel. You will have the ability to work well with others to represent the Company and the hotel in a passionate, loyal, professional, and knowledgeable manner. You will have a strong work ethic, good timekeeping and the ability to multi-task whilst working in a pressurised environment.

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

  • A competitive salary, negotiable dependent on experience
  • Live in accommodation is available
  • Wagestream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
  • 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
  • Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
  • Health cash plan with access to discounted perks and high street discounts
  • Long service awards, including free meals and free stays with your friends or family
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Discounted accommodation, food, and drink in our beautiful properties
  • Pension and Life assurance
  • Bespoke training programmes accessible to all
  • Apprenticeships available
  • An engaging & supportive work environment

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