Title:  Kitchen Porter

Chessington World of Adventures Resort are now recruiting Hotel Kitchen Porters

Do you like the idea of working in a theme park environment? Well, we have a fabulous opportunity to work within our hotel operations at Chessington World of Adventures. You would be based in one of our fantastic themed restaurants working alongside our amazing team of chefs and cooks.

We are currently looking for several Kitchen Porters to join our breakfast and evening dinner service teams.

The Role

In this role you'll help to ensure that the facilities in our kitchens are maintained to the highest standards. We need people to help keep the strictest levels of cleanliness in the food preparation areas, by working closely with all of the Chefs in our busy kitchens.

​Working straight shifts on a rota basis, the role offers excellent prospects for those interested in a career as a Chef or any other aspect of the catering industry. We proactively seek to develop all of our employees who show promise.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation. This may involve cutting, peeling and washing food items
• Keeping the kitchen clean and providing a safe working environment for all
• Preparing the kitchen area prior to service
• Supporting with deliveries and making sure stock is tidy
• Working as part of a team to ensure the operation runs smoothly
• Washing and cleaning dishes

Pay & Benefits

You will be working full or part time on a seasonal variable contract, with an hourly rate up to £11.44 dependant on age.

We have morning and evening shifts available.

Shift working hours will be:

7am -3pm for breakfast shift

3pm -10pm/11pm for evening dinner service

Our great benefits package includes:

• Merlin Magic Passes (free tickets for you and your friends and family to use across our theme parks - worth £1000) These tickets can be used at Chessington World of Adventures, Thorpe Park, Legoland Windsor, Alton Towers, Warwick Castle and many more great attractions.
• On site discount across Merlin theme parks and attractions
• Generous accrued annual leave package
• Save hundreds of £'s with our staff online shopping scheme
• Free Uniform
• Working with a great team who have fabulous out of work social activities
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible working hours including parent and carer shifts and shifts to work around student timetables.
• Ongoing training and development - many of our Kitchen Porters have moved into Junior Chef roles.
• Free staff parking

Qualifications & Experience

• Due to the nature of this role you must be over 18
• Previous catering experience would be great but not essential. We will give you all the training you need to be the best at this role.
• Flexibility in availability is preferred.
• Willingness to learn
• A positive can-do attitude

About Aramark

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Aramark is a leading service and solutions provider in Northern Europe. We proudly support clients, partners and customers in food, facilities management, property services, and retail solutions. We believe a career should develop your talents, fuel your passions, and empower your professional growth. So, no matter what you’re pursuing — a new challenge, a sense of belonging, or just a great place to work — our focus is helping you reach your full potential. Learn more about working here at http://www.aramarkcareers.com

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Aramark Northern Europe is an equal opportunities employer.

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – careers@aramark.co.uk

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