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Kitchen Porter
Kitchen Porter – Zero Hours Contract
Salary: £12.71 per hour (plus tips) |
About the Role
As a Kitchen Porter at Champneys Mottram Hall, you’ll play a critical role in supporting both the Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams, ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient operation. Your work allows chefs and service teams to focus on delivering outstanding dining within a luxury, wellbeing-focused environment.
This role is perfect for someone who:
- Takes pride in maintaining clean, organised workspaces
- Understands the importance of hygiene in food preparation
- Enjoys working collaboratively within a hardworking team
- Is reliable, detail-oriented, and committed to quality
Key Responsibilities
Cleanliness & Maintenance
- Maintain exceptional cleanliness across kitchen areas, staff canteens, walkways, and corridors
- Wash kitchen equipment, crockery, and cutlery to support seamless restaurant service
- Perform deep cleaning of equipment as required, ensuring every surface is hygienic
- Keep storerooms organised, with floors swept and mopped
- Ensure proper waste management (food, general, and recycling) in compliance with procedures
- Store food deliveries securely and enforce Strict First In, First Out (FIFO) stock rotation
- Coordinate non-food deliveries, distributing goods efficiently across departments
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Safety & Compliance
- Follow and sign off cleaning schedules to ensure due diligence and regulatory adherence
- Identify and report any equipment faults or hazards to senior kitchen staff promptly
- Maintain excellent personal hygiene and professional presentation
- Always follow food handling, health, and safety procedures
- Complete all required safety training and modules
Team & Service Support
- Assist with inventory stocktakes where needed
- Communicate effectively with chefs and colleagues
- Ensure cleared walkways and dry floors during service to prevent slips and accidents
- Maintain safe, tidy delivery yard areas
Personals Specification
Why This Role Is a Great Fit
- Ideal for those who take pride in meticulous cleanliness and organisation
- Perfect for team players who value collaboration and consistency
- Suitable for anyone looking to build foundational hospitality/kitchen skills while contributing directly to luxury dining experiences
Why Work for Champneys?
The Impact of Your Role
Champneys’ kitchens operate to exceptionally high standards, and our Kitchen Porters are at the heart of ensuring: ✔ Food safety and hygiene at every level ✔ Smooth restaurant operations with minimal downtime ✔ Memorable guest dining experiences through seamless service
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Benefits & Growth Opportunities
- Development Pathways:
- Building strong foundations in kitchen sanitation, teamwork, and safety
- Progression to commis chef training (for those interested in cooking roles)
- Moving into culinary leadership (Chef de Partie, kitchen management, etc.) with experience
- Supportive Workplace:
- Team-focused environment where every role is valued
- Learning opportunities in food safety, stock management, and kitchen operations
- Wellbeing-Focused Perks:
- Free parking [at select Champneys locations: Eastwell Manor, Forest Mere, Henlow, Mottram Hall, Springs, Tring, and The College]
- Professional uniform provided
For those who demonstrate dedication, reliability, and a commitment to excellence, the door remains open for long-term career progression across Champneys. Every plate served is supported—and protected—by the Kitchen Porters’ expertise.
Ready to contribute to awesome dining experiences? Apply now!
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