Kitchen Porter

We are seeking a hardworking individual suitable for a cleaning-based role for the position of Kitchen Porter.

Responsibilities

• Wash all pots, pans, crockery, glassware, and cutlery throughout the day.
• Store and organize all clean items, ensuring the Chefs have all required equipment.
• Carry out a clean down of the Employee Break Room daily and a deep clean of the Kitchen twice daily.
• Ensure the Back of House areas are clear from obstruction and maintain the bin store areas, ensuring they are clean and cleared daily.
• Follow the correct waste disposal and recycling procedures, maintaining the waste storage area within the hotel.
• Follow health and safety procedures closely at all times particularly pertaining to the handling of waste and manual handling.
• Maintain a comprehensive knowledge of safe chemical handling guidelines and best practice relating to the immaculate upkeep of food preparation areas.

Applicant Requirements

• Have a minimum of two years working experience in a cleaning or cooking role.
• Hard-working individual who is able to work at pace.
• A reliable and dependable individual who is able to work well alone.
• Previous training in health and safety or chemical handling is beneficial but not required as this training will be provided upon starting.
• An enthusiastic individual who will promote our culture of positivity.
• Be task oriented with a great pride for the work they do and attention to detail.
• Flexible with shift patterns and available around the needs of our business.
• Successful candidates must demonstrate having researched our brand and a genuine desire to be part of our team.

Benefits

• Financial: Special discounts on stays and dining at any Dakota. Bonuses to recommend a friend to join our team and every time you are mentioned on Trip Advisor. Additional holiday day on the first anniversary of your employment. Meals on duty and uniforming.
• Wellbeing: Access to our Employee Assistance Program which includes free private mental health support and counselling sessions, video GP consultations and private prescription services, as well as access to daily rewards to be cashed out for shopping vouchers. Support from our inhouse Mental Health Champions. Family-friendly flexible working options. Participation in meaningful initiatives such as Macmillan Cancer Support Coffee Morning and the Walk for Wellbeing, Supporting causes that matter while connecting with colleagues.
• Career Development: Accredited, certified compliance training given on employment. Access to a suite of external, certified resources via our Learning Management System. Supportive continuous professional development culture with an annual appraisal and objectives, or a Personal Development Plan. Opportunities to undertake both internal and external training courses, including potential for in-house Apprenticeships.

Full terms on our benefits can be found in our Handbook.

Please send us your up to date CV.