Are you reliable, hardworking, and take pride in keeping things spotless behind the scenes?
Do you want to be part of a professional kitchen team at one of the UK’s leading spa destinations?
At Ragdale Hall Spa, we believe every great dining experience begins with a well-organised kitchen - and that starts with our Kitchen Porters. We’re looking for a dedicated and proactive Kitchen Porter to join our friendly, fast-paced kitchen team.
Working in a kitchen that serves up to 250 covers per service, you’ll play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness, supporting chefs, and ensuring everything runs smoothly behind the scenes. If you have a strong work ethic and a positive attitude, we’ll provide all the training and support you need to thrive.
Main Duties (Full Training Provided):
- Maintain a high level of personal hygiene and take pride in delivering a clean, efficient kitchen environment.
- Clean and correctly store all kitchen equipment, crockery, and dry stock items.
- Assist Food Service Assistants in the OB area by following dishwasher operation procedures.
- Ensure kitchen floors, fridges, dry stores, and preparation areas are regularly swept and mopped, using appropriate signage for safety.
- Keep the pot wash area clean and tidy, particularly before the end of your shift.
- Report any equipment faults, maintenance issues, or supply shortages to your supervisor promptly.
- Record and dispose of any breakages in line with kitchen procedures.
- Collect clean tea towels from laundry at the start of your shift and return soiled ones at the end.
- Empty bins frequently and ensure they are kept clean and sanitised.
- Ensure all keys signed out are returned and logged correctly.
- Complete daily and weekly cleaning check sheets to the required standards.
- Clean all electrical equipment in accordance with departmental risk assessments.
- Carry out deep cleaning tasks and maintain high hygiene standards across all kitchen areas.
- Handle cleaning chemicals safely and use kitchen equipment correctly, in line with health and safety procedures.
Qualifications & Skills Required:
- A strong work ethic.
- Previous experience in a kitchen is desirable but NOT essential as we will train you in all you need to know.
- A reasonable level of fitness as this job involves some physical labour.
- Good communication skills and a team-first attitude.
- A commitment to maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness.
Hours of Work:
- 0 hour contract.
Salary:
- Age 16-17 £8.45 per hour
- Age 18-20 £10.05 per hour
- Age 21+ £12.26 per hour
Work Perks:
- Opportunities to earn gratuities of up to £1400 per annum on top of your basic salary.
- Exciting career development opportunities – we’re committed to helping you grow and progress within the company.
- Complimentary meals – enjoy a free breakfast, lunch, and tea during your working hours, plus regular special treats.
- Free on-site parking.
- Staff accommodation may be available in Melton Mowbray.
- Free transport from Melton Mowbray and Asfordby.
- Exclusive access to fantastic facilities – take advantage of our gym, selected exercise classes, and luxurious Thermal Spa.
- Generous discounts across all retail areas and food & drink outlets
- 50% off most beauty treatments – indulge in our beauty services at a reduced price.
- Discounted stays and day packages – exclusive offers for you, your friends, and family.
- Employee referral scheme – earn bonuses for recommending friends to join our team.
- Long service rewards – celebrate your milestones with loyalty bonuses and special events.
- Recognition and rewards – receive vouchers, high street gift cards, chocolates, fizz, and more to celebrate your hard work.
- Employee Wellbeing Program provides you with access to confidential support services, wellness apps, and over 1,000 discounts to help you thrive.
- A fun, friendly, and welcoming workplace – enjoy being part of a supportive team that values each individual.
If you're ready to take pride in keeping a professional kitchen running smoothly and want to grow your skills, we’d love to welcome you to the Ragdale Hall Spa team!
Vacancy ID :
012505
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