Kitchen Porter/Assistant
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Position Overview & Specifications
KITCHEN PORTER
Under the general guidance and supervision of the Executive Head & Head Chefs, the Kitchen Porter will assist in the washing and cleaning of all crockery, cutlery & kitchen utensils as well as carry out essential additional cleaning duties as deemed appropriate by the Department Head.
It is anticipated that the position of Kitchen Porter will be undertaken over five working days out of seven and that a maximum working week should be 40 hours. A flexible approach to work is required as the Company operates a variety of shift patterns to suit the needs and demands of the business as well as the operational; efficiency of the kitchen. Additional hours of work and days of availability may be required during peak times and to cover staff shortage or sickness.
Duties and Responsibilities
o Washing of all crockery, cutlery, kitchen utensils for the kitchen and restaurant ensuring everything is cleaned to a high standard and stored correctly.
o Ensure that the Pot wash area and surrounding corridors are kept clean and tidy at all times and that effective cleaning practices are undertaken daily.
o Assist the kitchen team by checking deliveries and putting them away for both the kitchen and restaurant
o Assist the kitchen team, when required, in the preparation of vegetables
o Report any equipment on the section which needs repair or maintenance
o Establish and maintain effective employee relations.
o Inform on a daily basis the Department head on all relevant information on operational matters
o Undertake any relevant staff training deemed appropriate
o Undertake any other duties deemed appropriate by the Executive Head or Head Chefs
Please note that under 18's would be paid £8.00 per hour.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £10.42 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- St Ives, TR26 2DE: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Language:
- English (required)
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Shift availability:
- Day shift (required)
- Night shift (required)
Work Location: In person
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Hotels & Resorts
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Kitchen Porter/Assistant roles across Tregenna Castle Resort's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Hotels & Resorts.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £10 - £10 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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