The Galway Bay Hotel is currently recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join our fantastic Kitchen team.
Awarded Best Employer in Galway in 2022 by Galway Chamber of Commerce, the Galway Bay Hotel is also delighted to be part of the Failte Ireland Employer Excellence Programme, and has been certified as A Great Place to Work. As part of the Hodson Bay Group of Hotels, with over 700 employees from over 50 countries worldwide, we are committed to creating a positive working environment where our people feel they are a valued part of a team delivering excellent service to our guests.
Responsibilities and Duties
- To carry out all cleaning duties in the kitchen area and all other areas related to storage in the kitchen.
- To ensure health and safety standards are adhered to.
- To comply with cleaning schedule as directed.
- Cleaning and sanitizing all meal preparation areas as well as kitchen walls, stoves, sinks, ovens, and grills.
- Sweeping and mopping all kitchen areas during shifts and at the end of shifts.
- Washing dirty dishes, cutting boards, utensils, and cooking equipment.
- Ensuring that food mixers, cookers and other cooking equipment are in good working order.
- Emptying, re-lining, and washing garbage cans as required.
- Ensuring that refrigerators, freezers, and storage areas are clean and well-organized.
- Assisting the Chef with basic food preparation, which includes washing, peeling, and cutting meal ingredients as per the Chef's instructions.
- Any other duties as directed by management.
A little bit about you:
- You have 1 year experience in a busy kitchen environment (preferred)
- You are a team player
- Ability to use own initiative
- You have the ability to work under pressure while working efficiently
Why work with us?
- Received 'Best Employer' Award in Galway by Galway Chamber of Commerce 2022
- Culture of 'Respect' throughout the Hotel
- Career development and progression opportunities
- Vibrant Health & Wellness Programme
- Motivational Benefits
- Leisure Club Membership
- Hotel Discounts within the Hodson Bay Group
- Meals provided while on duty
- Awarded Best 4* Hotel 2021
As a member of the Hodson Bay Group, the Galway Bay Hotel thrives in providing many development opportunities for motivated driven & efficient employee's across all our departments. As a people-centric hotel group, every day we aim to foster a positive team spirit and an enjoyable working environment. We encourage this through mutual respect & trust amongst colleagues.
Benefits:
- Bike to work scheme
- Company events
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- On-site gym
- On-site parking
- Wellness programme