Kitchen Porter - Oxford
Kitchen Porter
Holiday Inn Oxford Check out the hotel on our virtual tour!
The Opportunity
We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team. As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and hygiene of the kitchen, assisting the chefs with food preparation, and ensuring the smooth operation of the kitchen.
Responsibilities:
- Washing and cleaning dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen equipment.
- Ensuring that all kitchen areas are kept clean and tidy.
- Sweeping and mopping floors, and removing trash and recycling.
- Assisting with basic food preparation, such as peeling and chopping vegetables.
- Receiving and storing deliveries of food and supplies.
- Adhering to food safety and hygiene standards at all times.
- Helping to set up and close down the kitchen.
- Assisting in the cleaning of cooking equipment and work surfaces.
- Working collaboratively with other members of the kitchen team to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen.
- Reporting any maintenance or health and safety issues to the relevant person.
- Our enviable employee discounts on bedroom rates across the lgh hotel portfolio.
- Access to the ihg employee room benefit programme across their global portfolio. (t&cs apply).
- Shopping discounts - ranging from groceries, fashion, travel, utilities, days out, and even holidays.
- Eye care
- Free legal & money advice
- Counseling sessions
- Hospital & death benefit plans
- Cycle to work scheme
- Wellbeing tips and support fitness videos
- Recipe ideas
- Advice on keeping active and healthy living
- Wellbeing podcasts and tv
- Breathing exercises
- 24/7 advice and support line
- Team reward & recognition
- Free meals on duty
- Free parking
- Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar role.
- Knowledge of food safety and hygiene standards.
- The ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
- A positive and enthusiastic attitude.
- Good communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
- The ability to follow instructions and work independently.
- Flexibility to work varied shifts, including weekends and evenings.
If you are reliable, hardworking, and have experience working as a Kitchen Porter, we would love to hear from you
Hotel
The Holiday Inn® Oxford hotel is conveniently located just off the A34, only three miles from Oxford town centre. Hotel guests can enjoy free parking and a short walk to the Pear Tree Park & Ride bus service for a quick 10-minute journey into the City Centre.
For those looking to explore further afield, Oxford Parkway train station is only five minutes away by car and provides easy access to London, while the designer outlet shopping at Bicester Village Retail Park is also within easy reach.
Within walking distance of the hotel are many of the University of Oxford's historic buildings, including the Radcliffe Camera and Christopher Wren's Tom Tower, as well as the Ashmolean Museum. Additionally, guests can take a short 10-minute drive to visit the birthplace of Winston Churchill at Baroque Blenheim Palace.
About us
Looking for an exciting career in the hospitality industry? Look no further than LGH Hotels Management! With a growing portfolio of 42 hotels throughout the UK, including globally recognised brands such as Crowne Plaza, Holiday Inn, and Best Western, all located in prime locations, we are the premier destination for those seeking a fulfilling career in hospitality.Join our dynamic team and be a part of shaping the future of the UK hospitality industry.