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Kitchen Porter
Department: Main Kitchen
Location: London, UK
Reports to: Executive Head Chef / Executive Sous Chef
Package: Competitive salary plus service charge
What’s in it for you?
- Competitive compensation package
- Global career opportunities across 350+ hotels
- Hotel discounts for you, your friends & family worldwide
- Health medical cash plan
- Company pension scheme 5%
- Loyalty rewards & refer-a-friend bonus
- 29 days’ holiday including bank holidays
- Unlimited access to Meliá’s global e-learning platform
- Career growth within a global hospitality brand
- High-street savings through Perks at Work
- Meals on duty
Mission
As Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organization within our kitchen operations. You will support the culinary team by ensuring all kitchen equipment, utensils, and back-of-house areas are maintained to exceptional standards, helping deliver a seamless dining experience for our guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain clean, organized, and sanitized back-of-house food and beverage areas
- Ensure all kitchen utensils, crockery, and operating equipment are cleaned and available for service
- Support kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness throughout all food production areas
- Monitor and minimize breakage and loss of operating equipment
- Follow all back-of-house cleaning schedules and waste disposal procedures
- Ensure hygiene and HACCP standards are consistently maintained
- Assist with fridge and freezer cleaning schedules
- Safely store and handle kitchen equipment and cleaning supplies
- Work closely with chefs and kitchen teams to support smooth daily operations
- Maintain excellent health, safety, and hygiene practices at all times
- Support the wider stewarding team and cover duties when required
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What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in a kitchen, stewarding, or hospitality environment is beneficial
- Strong understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Positive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Reliable, organized, and detail-oriented approach
- Flexible and willing to support operational needs
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to health, safety, and food hygiene standards
- Passion for hospitality and delivering high standards
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Because belonging to the great Meliá family is being VIP
At Meliá, our people are the heart of everything we do. Whether you’re starting your hospitality journey or continuing to grow your expertise, you’ll be part of a culture defined by respect, collaboration, and passion. From our newest talents to our most experienced professionals, we are all Very Inspiring People — and that includes you.
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible environment for all. At Meliá, we believe our differences make us stronger and help build a responsible present and a sustainable future.
If you want to be a Very Inspiring Person, apply now and start your journey with Meliá.
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