Kitchen Porter Cardiff, Wales
Job description
Are you passionate about cleaning and love to see things ship-shape and spotless? If yes, we want to speak to you! We are currently seeking a Kitchen Porter that can be flexible around the needs of the business (as well as your own commitments) to support the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen, adhering to all cleaning, hygiene and food safety processes. This position would be a great opportunity for someone looking to pursue a career in a busy commercial kitchen, with every potential for successful candidates to progress into the Chef side of the team!
Key responsibilities include:
- Assisting in the receiving and storage of all food deliveries, ensuring the proper storage of food items as quickly as possible after delivery after checking temperatures in line with food safety expectations
- Ensuring daily and weekly deep cleaning tasks are completed as per the cleaning schedule and signed off in the appropriate kitchen records.
- Following the correct date/day labelling system as expected by Head Chef
- Keeping your work area clean, safe, neat and tidy adopting a ‘clean as you go’ approach
- Regularly checking the amount of clean crockery & utensils, making sure there is always sufficient stocks for the effective running of the kitchen
The ideal candidate for this role would have:
- Previous experience in 4* hotel is desirable, although full training is provided
- Good communications skills with a positive and energetic nature
- It’s a physical role and you’ll be on your feet most of the day, so fitness is important
- Flexible attitude to shifts – you may need to work nights, weekends and/or holidays
About the Hotel
Nestled on the peaceful banks of its own ornamental lake, the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff-Caerdydd offers convenient access to a variety of local attractions. Guests can choose from Standard, Club or Suite accommodation, the majority of which offer picturesque views over the lake.
Raglan’s Restaurant offers a memorable dining experience, with glorious views over the lake and a menu that offers the very best in local produce. The bar and lounge area provide light meals throughout the day and a selection of beverages. Guests can also watch live sporting events on the big screen televisions.
About the Group
Millennium Hotels and Resorts owns and operates a portfolio of over 120 hotels worldwide. In Europe, our 24 hotels provide the perfect gateway to explore landmark locations, with many iconic attractions and business hubs close by.
Properties under the group are placed into three collections; Leng’s Collection, Millennium Collection and Copthorne Collection. Each collection has its own distinct personality, character and clearly defined hotel brands within it; tailored to suit different types of guests
For you
We offer a benefits package including:
· Group Personal Pension Plan
· Life Assurance
· Meals Provided on Duty
· Employee Discounted Accommodation
· Employee Discount on Food & Beverage and Hotel Restaurants
· Friends and Family, (discounted) Accommodation Rate
· Length of Service related holiday scheme
· Long Service Awards
· Employee of the Month / Year
· Recommend a Friend Scheme
· Enhanced Paternity Leave
· Free Car Parking
... as well as real opportunities to develop and gain promotion within the industry.
We are an equal opportunities employer.
In line with the requirements of the Asylum & Immigration Act 1996, all applicants must be eligible to live and work in the United Kingdom. Documented evidence of eligibility will be required from candidates as part of the recruitment process.
To improve compliance with identity document validation, successful applicants will provide their right to work in UK which will be verified using Trust ID Scanners and Software.
If this sounds like the perfect opportunity for you then please, apply now!
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £19,760.00 per year
Benefits:
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- Free parking
Flexible Language Requirement:
- English not required
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Experience:
- Commercial cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: One location
