Experienced Kitchen Porter
- Athlone, Co Westmeath
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Cleaning and Sanitization: Ensure all kitchen areas, work surfaces, floors, and equipment meet hotel standards for cleanliness and sanitation. This includes meal preparation areas, walls, stoves, sinks, ovens, and grills.
- Dishwashing: Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and cooking equipment by hand or using industrial dishwashing machines. Ensure thorough cleaning and sanitization before reuse.
- Assisting with Food Preparation: Aid kitchen staff by peeling, chopping, and preparing basic food items like vegetables and salads.
- Waste Management: Properly dispose of kitchen waste, including recycling where applicable. Keep waste disposal areas clean and organized.
- Regularly clean kitchen equipment such as ovens, grills, fryers, mixers, and cookers. Ensure they are in good working order.
- Compliance with Health and Safety Regulations: Adhere to health and safety guidelines to maintain a safe working environment.
- Supporting Kitchen Staff: Assist chefs and kitchen personnel during busy periods, including helping to plate dishes and organize workspace.
- Adaptability: Be willing to undertake additional tasks or assist in other areas of the hotel as needed, showing flexibility and a willingness to learn.
- Teamwork: Collaborate with kitchen and hotel staff to ensure efficient operation and customer satisfaction.
- Specific tasks include sweeping and mopping kitchen areas, washing dirty dishes and equipment, emptying and cleaning garbage cans, and organizing refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas.
- We have been certified as a Great Place to Work®
- Achieved 'Excellent Employer' (Silver) Award as part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme
- Complimentary use of Hodson Bay Hotel's Gym & Swimming Pool
- Career Development Opportunities
- Meals provided while on Duty
- Free Parking
- Hotel Discounts across the Hodson Bay Group
- Motivational Benefits - Employee of the Month etc
- Health & Wellness Programme
- Active Sports & Social Club
- Subsidized staff taxi service - Athlone Town