Kitchen Porter

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Undertake duties as set you by the Head or senior chefs

• Participate in the smooth running of the kitchen

• Ensure all statutory elements of health, safety and hygiene are followed as directed and maintain the premises in a safe and healthy condition and to a high standard

• Ensure all kitchen equipment is operated in a safe manner and complies with instruction laid out in risk assessments.

• Wash crockery and utensils

• Ensure the food preparation areas are maintained in a clean and hygienic manner during and following food preparation and service Deep clean of kitchen equipment

• Keep stores areas neat and tidy

• Keep refrigeration and freezers organised

• Report failing equipment to Supervisor

• Report Health and Safety hazards to Supervisor

• Communicate effectively with staff

• Provide porter support with deliveries

• Carry out other duties as may reasonably be required from time to time

This job description is not exhaustive and the job holder may be required to carry out other reasonable tasks as specified by their manager.

Key Skills

• Good attention to detail

• Good verbal and written communication

• Flexible approach to work

• Self-motivated with a positive attitude

• Calm under pressure during busy periods 

• Can work at pace during busy periods 

All staff Key Performance Measures 

Our values underpin everything we do here at LQ Resorts and staff should ensure that these are at the fore front of what they do, day to day.

• To focus on the guest experience at all times and continually strive to delight time after time

• To see each guest as part of a long-term relationship not a onetime event

• To create a team that is enthusiastic, consistent and committed in the workplace that encourages an open honest and supportive culture, by working together to create excellence.

• To create an organisation with high integrity, that recognises potential and success, that both guests and employees want to be part of and associated with

• To encourage our team to contribute to excellent working conditions for all

• To gain a reputation for delivering financial performance and being consumed and enthralled about business. 

Benefits

LQ Resorts will offer you a fantastic working environment with plenty of opportunity to make a difference each day. In addition, you will receive:

• Discounts across the resort, including family and friends

• Free onsite parking

• Progression and career development opportunities.

• Pension Scheme

• Free staff meals

• Free gym membership

• Access to wellness programmes

• Share of Resort’s service charges on monthly basis

• Extra days holiday after 2 years

  Skills required

  • Ability to work to deadlines

  • Able to deliver High standards of presentation, organisation and cleanliness

  • Good time management and organisation skills

  • Good communication skills

  • Reliable and able to work under pressure.

  • Able to follow instruction, with problem solving skills

  • Flexible approach to work

  • Thrives on routine daily tasks

    Attitude

    • Polite and friendly

    • Positive can-do attitude

    • Respectful

    • Team player