Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant at Village Hotels - Bristol - Kitchen in Filton, on Only Chefs.
The Role Outline: Your Shift at a Glance As our Kitchen Porter, you are the absolute backbone of the kitchen. You will keep the operation moving by managing the heavy lifting, dominating the dish pit, checking in deliveries, and ensuring the brigade has exactly what they need to survive a busy shift.
Why Village? We do hospitality differently. No ego, no drama. We back our teams to take ownership and grow their careers. We show up to make a genuine difference, caring deeply about our impact on guests, the community, and each other.
Your Shift: What You’ll Actually Be Doing We trust you to handle:
The Engine Room: Dominating the dish pit. You will work speedily to clean all equipment and crockery, ensuring the kitchen never grinds to a halt because a chef is waiting for a pan.
The Standards: Managing the mess. You will safely handle cleaning chemicals in line with COSHH regulations, control food waste correctly, and maintain the highest levels of hygiene.
The Backbone: Supporting the brigade. You will fetch and carry food, safely store equipment, and act as the crucial link that keeps the service flowing.
The Deliveries: Acting as the gatekeeper. You will check in deliveries according to standard operating procedures, validating invoices to ensure we get exactly what we paid for.
How We Succeed Together We do not micromanage. We believe in Ownership & Integrity, giving you the autonomy to make decisions on the fly and be a vital, respected part of the brigade.
Selling Our Benefits
Health: Complimentary Health & Wellness Membership for you and a friend (worth £1,500), mental health days, and an Employee Assistance Programme.
Stays & Food: Discounted stays from £35, 50% off at the Pub & Grill, and 30% off Starbucks.
Extras: Salary drawdown via Wagestream, High Street discounts, Electric car scheme, and your birthday off guaranteed.
Think You’ve Got the Right Energy? We are not looking for perfect CVs, we are looking for great people. If you have the grit to handle a fast-paced kitchen, and want to be the most valued person in the brigade, we want to hear from you.
At Village, we’re all about personality, ambition, and bringing your real self to work. Diverse perspectives are what keep our business buzzing, so whatever your background, you’ll find a welcoming place to build your career here.
Please note that we often receive a high volume of applications. Because of this, job roles may close earlier than the advertised closing date, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
Bring your personality, your drive, and your ambition. Hit apply, tell us why you want to keep our kitchen running smoothly, and let's see if our energies align.