Job Description

Salary: 12.25 - 12.50 per hour (equating to 28,665 to 29,250)

Gratuities are allocated on a points basis, depending on development tiers. Although variable, average levels are projected as being from 240 to 370 per month.

Hours: 45 hours per week

Learn from the best.

Be part of a great team.

Work in a stunning location.

We're looking for talented kitchen porters to our enthusiastic and talented team.

THE ROLE OF KITCHEN PORTER

Being a Kitchen Porter at The Gilpin Hotel & Lake House requires bucket loads of enthusiasm. With three very different kitchens on our beautiful sites - we employ staff with a range of culinary skills and qualifications ranging from creative chefs with Michelin Star experience to our much-needed and hard-working kitchen porters. Every staff member is important in helping to create a smooth and incredible dining experience for our guests.

A Kitchen Porter

Washes and sanitises dishes, utensils, pots and pans either manually or using dishwashing equipment, ensures that all items are thoroughly cleaned and ready for use. Maintains cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, including work surfaces, equipment, and appliances such as ovens, grills, and stove tops. Sanitises kitchen tools and equipment to prevent cross-contamination. Disposes of waste and recycling, ensures that rubbish and recycling bins are emptied regularly and that waste is disposed of correctly, following health and safety guidelines. Sweeps and mops floors, cleans walls and ceilings, and ensures proper ventilation. Assists with the organisation and stocking of supplies, such as cutlery, crockery and cleaning materials. Helps with receiving and storing deliveries of food and other kitchen items. Supports kitchen staff by assisting in food preparation tasks, such as peeling and chopping vegetables, fetching ingredients or equipment as needed. Helps with basic food plating and garnishing. Follows health and safety regulations and policies, adhering to food safety guidelines and ensures proper storage and handling of food items. Works closely and collaboratively with chefs, cooks, and other kitchen staff members. Communicates and shows teamwork skills to help coordinate tasks efficiently and ensure a smooth workflow. Maintains a clean, tidy, organised and safe working environment at all times. Is presentable at all times in clean pressed uniform, with long hair tied back. Attention to personal hygiene is also extremely important.

Skills and experience required for the role

Report for work in the kitchen on time and fit to work. Maintains a high level of personal hygiene. Clock in and out daily as a non-negotiable. Act professionally at all times and set a good example to other members of the team. Follow rules of the kitchen and follow the timetables set. Have a positive attitude to the kitchen every day. Be flexible to rota changes. Report any issues to the next senior member in line. Hold a Food Hygiene qualification. Ability to work in a busy environment and under pressure Ability to work under own initiative Excellent organisational skills Strong sense of need for achievement of goals and success High level of motivation, determination and commitment Can act as a First Aid Aider or Fire Warden in the event of an accident or emergency.

SOURCE

is a Michelin starred restaurant and therefore, we have high standards to uphold and our kitchen porters are expected to:

Report for work in the kitchen on time and fit to work. Arrive in clean pressed uniform. (Senior members retain the right to ask the member to correct this). Ensure that long hair is tied back and up. A general well-groomed appearance is expected. Act professionally at all times and set a good example to other members of the team. Follow rules of the kitchen and follow the timetables set. Have a positive attitude to the kitchen every day. Be flexible to rota changes. Clock in and out daily as a non-negotiable. Report any issues to the next senior member in line.

LIVING AND WORKING IN THE LAKE DISTRICT

Work hard but really enjoy your days off? There's nowhere better to do that than in the beautiful Lake District. As well as the traditional hospitality jobs at Gilpin Hotel and Lake House, you can also be an accountant, an electrician, a marketeer, and much more... the opportunities are endless!

LOVE & LAUGHTER - WE LOVE WHAT WE DO - JOIN US AS OUR KITCHEN PORTER

Many of our guests come to Gilpin for very special celebrations, investing time, money, expectations, memories and feelings into their stay with us. Our job is to help create the magic, sowing the seeds for lasting happy memories with five star service, and a lot of love and laughter.

THE WORLD IS YOUR OYSTER - WE WILL TRAIN & DEVELOP YOU

Our aim is to grow and encourage our team to develop from the day they first join us, right through their time with us. We'll give every team member the skills and knowledge they need to do their jobs and will then support them to get the career they want. We are happy, delighted even, when people tell us they want to grow into new or different roles too.

WHAT'S IN IT FOR ME?

SOCIAL

Staff social events, activities and parties throughout the year.

FOOD

Home-cooked meals on shift. A breakfast of toast and cereal is free, and available at all times. We also have snacks and tasty treats available throughout the day.

GYM MEMBERSHIP

Free use of a local gym fitness room and classes, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and hot tub.

TREATS - DINING & HOTEL STAYS

Discounted rates in our restaurants, as well as amazing opportunities to stay at other Relais & Chateaux and Pride of Britain hotels from just 150 per night!

FRIENDSHIP & FUN

There are around 150 of us in Team Gilpin, but we're not a big international hotel. We love what we do and believe it's important to have a friendly warm atmosphere behind the scenes as well as out front. We are family run with a strong team of managers who really look after, look out for and nurture our teams. We have a lovely, friendly, close-knit team, where great friendships are made (often long term). We believe in enjoying what we do!

Relocation assistance may be available.

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel.

For more information see https://thegilpin.co.uk/join-our-team

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 28,665.00-29,250.00 per year

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Canteen Company events Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Gym membership On-site parking Relocation assistance
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 01/08/2025