Kitchen Porter

Gloucester Robinswood Hotel, Signature Collection By Best Western

The Opportunity

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team. As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, assisting the chefs with food preparation, and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen.

Responsibilities:

• Washing and cleaning dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
• Ensuring that all kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy.
• Sweeping and mopping floors, and removing trash and recycling.
• Assisting with basic food preparation, such as peeling and chopping vegetables.
• Receiving and storing deliveries of food and supplies.
• Adhering to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
• Helping to set up and close down the kitchen.
• Assisting in the cleaning of cooking equipment and work surfaces.
• Working collaboratively with other members of the kitchen team to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.
• Reporting any maintenance or health and safety issues to the relevant person.

Benefits

• Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across our best western hotel portfolio.
• Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
• Eye care
• Free legal & money advice
• Counseling sessions
• Hospital & death benefit plans
• Cycle to work scheme
• Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
• Recipe ideas
• Advice on keeping active and healthy living
• Wellbeing podcasts and tv
• Breathing exercises
• 24/7 advice and support line
• Team reward & recognition
• Free meals on duty
• Free parking

Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
• Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
• The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• The ability to follow instructions and work independently.
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.

If you are reliable, hardworking, and have experience working as a Kitchen Porter, we would love to hear from you

Hotel

5 minutes from the M5 and a short taxi journey from Gloucester train station you will find the Gloucester Hotel, part of the Signature Collection By Best Western. An equal distance from junctions 11A and 12 of the M5, if you're travelling north or south, we're only a 5-7-minute drive from the motorway.

The hotel has 95 bedrooms including 6 family rooms, meeting rooms for up to 180 delegates. A Civil Ceremony licence and versatile wedding suite for up to 200 guests. Health club with squash court and beauty treatment area and a swimming pool and children's pool.

Plus, the hotel is within walking distance of Gloucester Golf Club and Gloucester ski and snowboard centre with one of the UK's longest ski slopes. And you find miles and miles of cycling routes and beautiful walks in the nearby Cotswolds and Forest of Dean.

About us

Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality. Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.