Kitchen Porter

About the Role

Located at Buxton Crescent, this full-time position as a Kitchen Porter is integral to supporting both the Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams. Your efforts ensure the kitchen operates smoothly, safely, and efficiently, allowing chefs and service staff to focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences in a luxury, wellbeing-oriented setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain impeccable cleanliness and organisation throughout all kitchen areas, including staff canteens and corridors.
• Wash and prepare kitchen equipment, crockery, and cutlery to facilitate seamless restaurant service.
• Ensure kitchen spaces remain safe and tidy during service times, keeping walkways clear and floors dry.
• Adhere to and sign off on cleaning schedules to ensure compliance and due diligence.
• Perform deep cleaning of kitchen apparatus as needed.
• Organise and maintain clean storerooms with swept and mopped floors.
• Properly store food deliveries, maintaining correct stock rotation consistently.
• Support handling of non-food deliveries and distribute goods to appropriate departments.
• Manage waste disposal correctly according to procedures, covering food, general, and recycling waste.
• Keep delivery yard areas clean and orderly.
• Assist with stocktaking activities when required.
• Communicate effectively with chefs and wider teams.
• Promptly report any equipment malfunctions or issues to senior kitchen staff.

Health, Safety and Professional Conduct

• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and present yourself according to company standards.
• Follow all health, safety, and food hygiene protocols at all times.
• Participate in all necessary training and complete safety modules.
• Be knowledgeable about resort emergency procedures and report hazards immediately.

Who Should Apply

• Individuals who take pride in maintaining clean and organised work environments.
• Those who understand the critical importance of hygiene in food preparation.
• Team-oriented persons who enjoy working closely with others.
• Reliable, hardworking candidates with strong attention to detail.
• Those seeking to join a respected luxury hospitality brand.

Why Choose This Role at Champneys

This role is essential to providing safe, high-quality food and smooth service, forming a foundation for a remarkable guest dining experience. Working here means being part of a supportive, respectful team in a wellbeing-centered luxury setting emphasizing calm, order, and care. There are opportunities for career progression into culinary or operational roles for committed and dependable employees.

Career Development Pathways

Starting as a Kitchen Porter gives a foundation in hygiene, safety, and teamwork, with the option to advance to Commis Chef roles and eventually Chef de Partie or leadership positions within the culinary or back-of-house operations.

Employee Benefits

• Access to health, wellness, and wellbeing programs including digital fitness and meditation resources.
• Nutrition guides, wellbeing podcasts, and opportunities to enjoy Champneys experiences.
• Convenient app for schedules, timesheets, and leave management.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counselling and legal support.
• Social events, colleague engagement activities, and discounts on stays and products.
• Complimentary spa day after probation, product discounts, and membership discounts at health clubs.
• Additional benefits such as free parking at select locations and professional uniforms.