Kitchen Porter

At Gilpin Hotel & Lake House, we proudly offer two distinct luxury establishments situated on separate estates, yet operated seamlessly as one cohesive team. Whether you opt for the laid-back ambiance of Gilpin Hotel or the distinct combination of hotel and country house at Gilpin Lake House, your experience with us is designed to be effortlessly harmonious. 

Gilpin Hotel & Lake House are part of the prestigious Pride of Britain Hotels and we are proud to be one of the 580 members of Relais & Châteaux, an association of worldwide independent hotel and restaurant owners.

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.

• 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.

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 £153 to £350 per month.

Hours: 45 hours per week.

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Discounted or free food
• Employee discount
• Free or subsidised travel
• Gym membership
• On-site parking

Relocation assistance may be available

Staff transport provided free between staff houses and hotel