Kitchen Porter

Department: Kitchen

Reporting to: The Head Chef

Salary: £14 per hour  - Zero hours contract

The Mercure London Earls Court hotel is a newly renovated property in Southwest London. The property is a large conferencing & group hotel comprising a total of 508 keys, across two distinct brands within Accor, Ibis & Mercure. As the property is a combo there are 226 Ibis rooms & 282 Mercure rooms. The London Suite is the main ballroom for all types of events. The London Suite is extremely versatile and plays a pivotal role in the property’s overall performance. The London Suite is divisible into nine separate meeting rooms, which when combined can be one of the largest pillar free spaces in London for events up to 1200 guests. The F & B outlets in the property have been created by PARIS SOCIETY. The F & B space named Barnaby’s, is perfect for social events and either the Barnaby’s Kitchen or Barnaby’s Lounge Bar can be semi or completely privatised for groups, events or additional catering / meeting space for larger residential bookings/ functions.

Duties

• Ensure all kitchens are kept clean and tidy according to current Health & Hygiene regulations.
• To count, sort and prepare operating equipment as required.
• Ensure correct handling of chemicals and equipment as per manufacturer’s instructions.
• Ensure all operating equipment, crockery, cutlery & glassware is hygienically cleaned and safely stored.
• Follow the regular cleaning rosters and standard methods for deep cleaning of floors, walls, coolers, oven & operating equipment.
• To contribute to cost control through energy conservation and the careful use of water, cleaning materials, and other appliances
• Ensure garbage is collected and disposed of correctly from all kitchen areas each shift.
• Utilise safe and hygienic methods for the removal of dry and wet waste.
• Any other reasonable request as required by your Supervisor or Hotel Management.
• Helps receive deliveries and tidies food items according to storage guidelines.
• Cleans and tidies the workplace and employee’s dining room following the supervisor's instructions.
• Loading bay duties – tidying, cleaning, and receiving deliveries.

General Duties

• Follow the standards and performance outlined during training and in the departmental service procedures manual. Complete all tasks within the shift to these standards.
• Attend training programs and meetings as directed to constantly improve skills and knowledge.
• Follow the expectations and guidelines in the Accor Employee Handbooks/Hotel Fact-sheets.

WHAT IS IN FOR YOU

• Employee benefit card offering discounted rates at Accor worldwide
• £5 for any name mention
• £200 for the Heartist of the month (Employee of the month)
• Free and delicious meal breaks on duty
• Complimentary stays in UK and North Ireland
• Friends & Family discounts
• 50% food discounts in our restaurants
• Pension Scheme
• Health Insurance
• Eye Test Vouchers
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Staff Uniforms Provided
• Learning programs through our Academies
• Wonderful and fun colleagues
• Opportunity to develop your talent and grow within your property and across the world!
• Ability to make a difference through our Corporate Social Responsibility activities, like Planet 21

Candidates must have the right to work in the UK