Kitchen Porter in Battle

We’re not hiring people to fill a seat or add to our headcount. We’re hiring people to craft our culture, ethos and success. This is a big deal for us, and we know it’s a big deal for you: a new role defines how you spend your days, who you spend them with, and what your future looks like. Together, we’ll shape each other’s entire trajectory. That deserves thoughtfulness, empathy and respect. It’s why this job description is deliberately detailed. We want you to know exactly what you’re stepping into. The challenges, the opportunities, the quirks of the role, and the kind of impact you’ll have.

Crafted is a series of life-friendly hotels and spaces where guests can be themselves and fill up on the good stuff: nature, food, wellbeing, craft, people and play. We hope to open several hotels in the coming years, with our first coming in summer 2025: Crafted at Powdermills, East Sussex. More specifics will follow as planning and pieces fall into place.

Our aim is to create a network of connected destinations that people come back to again and again because it’s where they feel good about life. Somewhere to work on life, come together, and connect locally. Crafted’s culture will be inclusive and agile but with ambitious goals and a start-up mentality. We need to execute brilliantly from day one and every team member will contribute wherever they are able.

As a kitchen porter, your primary responsibilities focus on maintaining cleanliness, supporting kitchen operations, and assisting chefs and kitchen staff. Here’s a breakdown of your key duties:

• Cleaning Duties:
  • Wash pots, pans, utensils, and cooking equipment.
  • Keep kitchen surfaces, floors, and walls clean and sanitized.
  • Ensure dishwashers and sinks are clean and functioning properly.
  • Empty bins and dispose of kitchen waste correctly.
• Food Preparation Support:
  • Assist with basic food prep (e.g., peeling vegetables, preparing ingredients).
  • Ensure food prep areas are clean, organized, and stocked.
• Maintaining Stock & Supplies:
  • Unload deliveries and correctly store food and kitchen supplies.
  • Monitor stock levels of cleaning materials and basic ingredients.
  • Rotate stock to ensure proper food safety and reduce waste.
• Health & Safety Compliance:
  • Follow hygiene and food safety standards (e.g., HACCP guidelines).
  • Wear appropriate protective clothing and report hazards or issues.
  • Help with pest control measures and deep cleaning tasks.
• Supporting the Kitchen Team:
  • Respond quickly to requests from chefs and other kitchen staff.
  • Keep walk-ins and cold storage clean and organized.
  • Assist with setting up and closing down the kitchen.

We’re looking for someone with:

• Good physical stamina and ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to detail and commitment to hygiene.
• Teamwork and good communication.
• Willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to assist with simple prep tasks like peeling, chopping, and portioning.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work efficiently under pressure, especially during busy service times.

Together, we hire people with personality who have a desire to continuously learn. Each person should bring themselves to work to shape our culture and keep us real, interesting, and original. To create a comfortable environment for all, guest and staff, we prioritise teamwork over titles: no one’s too important to lend a hand, or too new to have a good opinion. We need low egos but high expectations: people who are humble enough to jump in, and serious about making an impact.

Three values we’ll expect you to live by:

• Enjoy it: it’s still work, but if you’re having fun then so are our guests. It’s ok if you’re humming behind the bar or moving with the music.
• Own it: whoever you are, and whatever your role, someone’s enjoyment is in your hands. Always keep an eye out.
• Improve it: ask for feedback (and don’t be scared of what follows), and be curious. We’ll give you plenty of chances to learn and develop.

Note: positive Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) principles are integrated across these three values.