Kitchen Porter

About the Role

Join Champneys Eastwell Manor as a full-time Kitchen Porter, a key position that supports both the Kitchen and Food & Beverage teams. Your efforts will help maintain a smooth, safe, and efficient kitchen operation, allowing chefs and service staff to focus on delivering exceptional dining experiences in a luxury, wellness-centered setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain outstanding cleanliness and organization throughout all kitchen spaces, including equipment, crockery, and cutlery preparation for service.
• Support deliveries and manage stock handling processes adhering to proper food storage and rotation protocols.
• Ensure kitchen areas, staff canteens, corridors, and walkways remain clean, safe, unobstructed, and dry during service.
• Execute and sign off cleaning schedules to confirm compliance and due diligence.
• Perform deep cleaning of kitchen equipment when necessary.
• Keep storerooms orderly with floors swept and mopped.
• Manage waste effectively including food scraps, general trash, and recycling according to procedures.
• Assist in maintaining the cleanliness of delivery yard areas and support non-food deliveries to appropriate departments.
• Participate in stocktaking activities as needed.
• Communicate promptly with chefs and other kitchen staff, reporting any equipment issues.
• Uphold high personal hygiene and professional standards consistent with company expectations.
• Comply with all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations and complete required training and safety modules.
• Be familiar with emergency procedures and report hazards immediately.

Who Should Apply?

• Individuals who take pride in maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
• People who value food safety and hygiene in food preparation areas.
• Those who enjoy collaborating within tight-knit teams.
• Reliable, detail-oriented, and hardworking applicants.
• Candidates seeking to join a respected brand known for luxury hospitality.

Why Work at Champneys?

Champneys kitchens operate at exceptional standards with Kitchen Porters playing a crucial role in upholding hygiene, order, and safety to ensure outstanding food quality and guest satisfaction. We appreciate the dedication and care our Porters bring, and offer a supportive, respectful work environment focused on wellbeing and calmness.

Development Opportunities

• Start with fundamental skills in kitchen hygiene, safety, and teamwork as a Kitchen Porter.
• Progress to Commis Chef by learning food preparation basics under experienced chefs' supervision.
• Advance further into Chef de Partie roles, leadership positions, and long-term culinary careers or specialize in operational and back-of-house management roles.

Benefits and Perks

• Access to wellness incentives including digital fitness programs, nutrition guidance, meditation resources, and wellbeing podcasts.
• Opportunities to enjoy Champneys experiences like overnight stays or ultimate spa days.
• Convenient app for schedules, timesheets, and leave management.
• Engage with colleagues through in-house social media platforms.
• Employee Assistance Program offering counseling, legal advice, shopping discounts, and financial aid.
• Participation in motivating and rewarding team events.
• Discounted stays for employees and their friends and family at Champneys properties.
• Complimentary Spa Day following probation completion.
• 50% discount on Champneys products, plus discounts on Elemis and Clarins products.
• Reduced membership rates at health clubs and Merlin Entertainment attractions.
• Referral incentives, long service recognition, free parking at select locations, and provision of professional uniforms.