Kitchen Porter

The Role: To assist Management to ensure that that Kitchen and back of house areas are maintained to a high level of cleanliness and that food is handled and stored in a hygienic manner in line with Company procedures.

Responsible for: As a Kitchen Porter you are responsible for General Kitchen duties as instructed by Management and Chefs.

Reporting to: You will report to the Head Chef, Chefs or such person as designated by management.

About the Hotel:The Killeshin Hotel is a luxurious four-star establishment that blends contemporary style with a rich historical heritage, providing exceptional service and genuine hospitality. Boasting 88 meticulously designed bedrooms, a stylish duplex Cedar bar, a refined Cedar Rooms restaurant, a state-of-the-art Zest health club, and 15 versatile meeting rooms, The Killeshin Hotel offers a fresh perspective on hospitality in the Midlands, placing utmost importance on personal interaction and unparalleled service for our esteemed guests.

One of Six properties within the Só Hotel Group, there are significant progression and development opportunities for ambitious and driven hospitality professionals.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure that you receive a handover briefing at the beginning of your shift to ensure that you are aware what needs attention during your shift.
• Provide an excellent back-up service to the Kitchen team in order to ensure that customer’s orders are served in a timely manner.
• Ensure that the kitchen area is constantly maintained to a high level of cleanliness at all times.
• Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure all dishes are cleaned and sanitized.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, countertops, and equipment regularly
• Empty waste and recycling bins regularly.
• Follow instructions from chefs and cooks.
• Aid in monitoring cooking times and assist with plating and presentation
• Ensure that all storage areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
• Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff members to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Ensure that all food processing equipment is cleaned thoroughly as required.
• Adhere to all cleaning schedules and complete all paperwork associated with the recording of all cleaning.
• Adhere to all principles of Food Hygiene and HACCP.
• Cleaning of all staff areas including locker rooms, toilets and staff dining area, back of house as required.
• Ensure that a complete handover is done with the on-coming shift and that any checklists, reports and tasks have been completed.

The Ideal Candidate:

• Proven experience as a Kitchen Porter or similar role.
• Must be flexible for Early & Late shifts.
• Outstanding communication skills
• Previous experience working in a Hotel (Essential)

Benefits:

The So Hotel Group is an awarding company to work for. We are very proud of our team and value their commitment to creating positive experiences for our guests and colleagues alike.

In return, we offer an exciting, vibrant, positive and rewarding working environment.

Some benefits employees of Só Hotels enjoy are as follows:

• The provision of ongoing training and development opportunities
• Employee Recognition Awards
• Free car parking
• Career enhancement/progression opportunities
• Group Employee Discount Scheme
• Free Meals on duty
• Complimentary use of The Leisure Club
• Complimentary Coffee
• Employee Assistance Program

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Expected hours: No less than 38 per week

Application question(s):

• Are you available midweek & at the weekends?

Work authorisation:

• Ireland (required)

Work Location: In person