Kitchen Porter

Company Description

Kitchen Porter | Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
Potters Resorts Five Lakes, Maldon, Essex

Looking for a change, ready to take the next step in your kitchen career, or interested in starting a career in the kitchen? Then this could be the opportunity you've been looking for.

At Potters Resorts, we're proud to be the UK's Number One Fully Inclusive Resort, welcoming thousands of guests to enjoy fantastic food, entertainment and unforgettable breaks. Our kitchen teams are at the heart of the guest experience, and we're looking for a hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our busy brigade at Five Lakes.

Whether you've already worked in a kitchen and are looking for an opportunity to develop, or you're considering a career change and have a genuine interest in working in a professional kitchen, this could be a great opportunity to get your foot in the door and build your future with us.

Job Description

Let's be honest — this is a busy, physical role and it's hard work. You'll spend much of your shift on your feet, carrying out repetitive tasks and working at pace to keep up with a busy kitchen.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Washing and cleaning cutlery, crockery, pots, pans and kitchen equipment
• Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic throughout your shift
• Working efficiently and keeping to required timeframes, particularly during busy service periods
• Ensuring bins are used correctly and supporting recycling and good waste management
• Following HACCP, Food Hygiene and Health & Safety procedures
• Assisting our chefs with essential food preparation when required, including peeling and chopping vegetables
• Supporting the wider kitchen team wherever needed

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and genuinely interested in working in a kitchen environment.

You might already have experience working in a professional kitchen and be looking for the next step, or you could be considering a career change and looking for an opportunity to learn and develop.

You'll need to be:

• Hardworking, reliable and willing to get stuck in
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment and being on your feet for most of your shift
• Able to work at pace and stay organised in a busy kitchen
• A team player who is happy to support colleagues
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Positive, enthusiastic and keen to learn
• Interested in developing your kitchen skills and progressing your career

Previous kitchen experience would be beneficial, particularly for candidates looking to progress within the kitchen brigade, although we're also interested in hearing from people with transferable skills and a genuine passion for pursuing a career in the kitchen.

Your Working Hours:

This is a full-time role working 40 hours per week, across 5 days out of 7.

You'll work a combination of:

7.30am – 4.00pm
2.00pm – 10.30pm

No split shifts!

The role will include working weekends and Bank Holidays on a rotational basis.

Pay:

£10.85 – £12.71 per hour, depending on age

Could This Be Your Next Move?

If you're ready for a change, looking to progress your kitchen career, or serious about getting into professional cooking, we'd love to hear from you.

You don't necessarily need to have followed a traditional route into the kitchen — we're looking for the right attitude, work ethic and desire to develop.

If you're ready to work hard, learn and see where a career in the kitchen could take you, apply today and take your next step with Potters Resorts Five Lakes.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

We're looking for someone who is reliable, hardworking and genuinely interested in working in a kitchen environment.

You might already have experience working in a professional kitchen and be looking for the next step, or you could be considering a career change and looking for an opportunity to learn and develop.

You'll need to be:

• Hardworking, reliable and willing to get stuck in
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment and being on your feet for most of your shift
• Able to work at pace and stay organised in a busy kitchen
• A team player who is happy to support colleagues
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Positive, enthusiastic and keen to learn
• Interested in developing your kitchen skills and progressing your career

Previous kitchen experience would be beneficial, particularly for candidates looking to progress within the kitchen although we're also interested in hearing from people with transferable skills and a genuine passion for pursuing a career in the kitchen.

Additional Information

What We Offer:

• £10.85 – £12.71 per hour, depending on age
• 40 hours per week
• Straight shifts – no split shifts
• Employee Assistance and Wellbeing Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Friends & Family Discounts
• Complimentary meals when on shift
• Free use of facilities including our gym
• Loyalty Awards
• Training and development opportunities
• Opportunities to develop and progress within our kitchen brigade

Potters Resorts is an equal opportunities employer. We will consider all qualified candidates without regard to age, disability, gender, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, or sexual orientation. Our recruitment team are happy to support with any reasonable adjustments that are needed within the recruitment process.

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