Job description

We are looking for an experienced kitchen porter to assist the chefs in the day to day operations of a busy Lakeland hotel kitchen catering to both residents and non-residents. Starting rate £10.42/hr, (reviewed after 3 months,) plus free live in off site accommodation and 2 meals a day, 7 days a week.

An essential role this is a hard job encompassing all aspects of kitchen hygiene, following cleaning schedules, daily, weekly and monthly. Receive deliveries, stock control, basic food prep. Pot Washing. General cleaning duties. (Additional shifts may be available for the right candidate in our housekeeping department.) Working a mixture of split and straight shifts, 5 days out of 7 around 40/45 hours a week. Progression is available from this role for candidates wishing to take on responsibility and advance their careers.

The hotel operates daily breakfast and dinner services in its well-appointed restaurant as well as extremely busy adjoining bar serving traditional Lakeland dishes to a very high standard. Our kitchen is extremely busy and dishes are prepared to order using local ingredients.

Basic experience is suggested for this role, would suit young individual who wishes to learn and progress whilst earning a good wage. Wage will be discussed at interview and is commensurate with skills and experience; this will be reviewed as the role progresses.

Free off site accommodation is available as well 2 meal per day regardless if you are working or not, 28 days paid holiday per year, the hotel closes for 3 weeks in January to give our hard working staff a rest after a busy festive period, entry to company pension, share of gratuities, staff discount, staff party and the opportunity to join a well-established and experienced team in one of the most picturesque areas of the country.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: From £10.42 per hour

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekend availability

Supplemental pay types:

• Tips

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ambleside: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location: In person

Reference ID: KP23
Expected start date: 31/05/2023