Kitchen Porter
Job Description
Kitchen Porter
Seasonal role from February to September at Another Place – The Machrie, Islay. The position includes a monthly share of tips and an Islay Living Allowance of £2598 per year for off site team members.
Responsibilities
- Ensuring the cleaning of all kitchen equipment as required by the Executive Chef and Head Chef, such as utensils, floor and working surfaces in the kitchen and adjacent areas, is carried out satisfactorily.
- Carrying out other duties as required to the Executive Chef, Head Chef and Management.
- Maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and personal hygiene to the standard required by the hotel and by law.
- Ensuring full refuse bags are removed and replaced promptly, and that full swing bins are removed and replaced immediately, as well as clearing any spillages.
- Cleaning the floor area daily and at the Chef’s discretion.
- Sweeping and cleaning the corridors and passageways through the kitchen.
- Washing crockery, cutlery and ensuring that work surfaces are clean and tidy.
- Cleaning all pots in the pot wash area and maintaining cleanliness of the area.
- Helping with any preparation needed for daily service.
- Assisting the smooth running of all aspects of the kitchen and back of house areas.
- Maintaining an organised, clean and safe workplace for all.
- Correctly recording all waste in the appropriate method (no staff member is to remove any item without first checking with a supervisor and completing the kitchen wastage book).
Skills and Qualifications
- A flexible attitude to working hours and variable shift patterns.
- An interest and passion for the food industry.
- A strong guest service focus.
- Experience in a similar role.
- High attention to detail.
- Team motivated outlook.
- Ability to remain calm under extreme pressure.
- Responsibility, accountability and reliability.
- Passion for our team and the wider environment.
- A strong sustainability focus and interest in sustainable food practices.
Additional Experience
- Previous experience of island living, or equivalent (desirable).
- A valid driving licence and relevant driving experience.
- Hobbies or interests in the outdoors, outdoor instructing, writing, natural history, geology, marine science, animal science, photography, documentary filmmaking, or equivalent (desirable).
Benefits
- A relaxed, professional workplace in a beautiful location – Islay.
- A welcoming team of like minded people eager to support and encourage each other.
- Accommodation (as required, dependent on availability).
- Excellent career prospects in an expanding organisation.
- An Islay Living Allowance for team members residing off site.
- Use of our Championship Links Golf Course.
- Special rates for you and your friends & family to stay at Another Place – The Machrie and other associated hotels.
- Discounts with restaurants on the island.
- Team social events throughout the year.
- Team assistance scheme – a dedicated helpline for support and advice on topics from mental health to managing finances.
If you are passionate about hospitality and love working in a setting where your attitude and experience truly matter, we invite you to apply for the Kitchen Porter role at Another Place – The Machrie. Join us for a seasonal experience that blends outdoor living with a professional kitchen environment.
