Kitchen Porter
Department: Main KitchenLocation: London, UKReports to: Executive Head Chef / Executive Sous ChefPackage: Competitive salary plus service charge
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Global career opportunities across 350+ hotels
- Hotel discounts for you, your friends & family worldwide
- Health medical cash plan
- Company pension scheme 5%
- Loyalty rewards & refer-a-friend bonus
- 29 days’ holiday including bank holidays
- Unlimited access to Meliá’s global e-learning platform
- Career growth within a global hospitality brand
- High‑street savings through Perks at Work
- Meals on duty
Mission
As Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene and organisation within our kitchen operations. You will support the culinary team by ensuring all kitchen equipment, utensils and back‑of‑house areas are maintained to exceptional standards, helping deliver a seamless dining experience for our guests.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain clean, organised and sanitized back‑of‑house food and beverage areas
- Ensure all kitchen utensils, crockery and operating equipment are cleaned and available for service
- Support kitchen operations by maintaining cleanliness throughout all food production areas
- Monitor and minimise breakage and loss of operating equipment
- Follow all back‑of‑house cleaning schedules and waste disposal procedures
- Ensure hygiene and HACCP standards are consistently maintained
- Assist with fridge and freezer cleaning schedules
- Safely store and handle kitchen equipment and cleaning supplies
- Work closely with chefs and kitchen teams to support smooth daily operations
- Maintain excellent health, safety and hygiene practices at all times
- Support the wider stewarding team and cover duties when required
What we’re looking for
- Previous experience in a kitchen, stewarding or hospitality environment is beneficial
- Strong understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards
- Ability to work efficiently in a fast‑paced environmentPositive attitude and strong teamwork skills
- Reliable, organised and detail‑oriented approach
- Flexible and willing to support operational needs
- Good communication skills
- Commitment to health, safety and food hygiene standards
- Passion for hospitality and delivering high standards
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
We are proud to be an equal‑opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and strive to create an inclusive, accessible environment for all. At Meliá, we believe our differences make us stronger and help build a responsible present and a sustainable future.
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