The Role:To assist Management to ensure that that Kitchen and back of house areas are maintained to a high level of cleanliness and that food is handled and stored in a hygienic manner in line with Company procedures.
Responsible for: As a Kitchen Porter you are responsible for General Kitchen duties as instructed by Management and Chefs.
Reporting to: You will report to the Head Chef, Chefs or such person as designated by management.
The Hotel:
Lough Rea Hotel and Spa is one of the most highly recommended and well known venues in Galway. Situated just outside the quaint town of Loughrea overlooking Loughrea Lake. Guests can enjoy the Rooftop Garden Bar and Sky Lounge, which boasts panoramic views of Loughrea Lake and the Galway countryside.
The hotels facilities consists of 91 bedrooms, Shore Island Spa, ample free car parking on site, Lir Bar & Brasserie, Abbey Restaurant, along a large conference suite and 6 breakout rooms catering for conferences up to 500 people.
One of Six properties within the Só Hotel Group, there are significant progression and development opportunities for ambitious and driven hospitality professionals.
Key Responsibilities
- Ensure that you receive a handover briefing at the beginning of your shift to ensure that you are aware what needs attention during your shift.
- Provide an excellent back-up service to the Kitchen team in order to ensure that customer’s orders are served in a timely manner.
- Ensure that the kitchen area is constantly maintained to a high level of cleanliness at all times.
- Operate dishwashing equipment to ensure all dishes are cleaned and sanitized.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, countertops, and equipment regularly
- Empty waste and recycling bins regularly.
- Follow instructions from chefs and cooks.
- Aid in monitoring cooking times and assist with plating and presentation
- Ensure that all storage areas are kept clean and tidy at all times.
- Work collaboratively with other kitchen staff members to ensure a smooth workflow.
- Ensure that all food processing equipment is cleaned thoroughly as required.
- Adhere to all cleaning schedules and complete all paperwork associated with the recording of all cleaning.
- Adhere to all principles of Food Hygiene and HACCP.
- Cleaning of all staff areas including locker rooms, toilets and staff dining area, back of house as required.
- Ensure that a complete handover is done with the on-coming shift and that any checklists, reports and tasks have been completed.
The Ideal Candidate:
- Proven experience as a Kitchen Porter or similar role.
- Must be flexible for Early & Late shifts.
- Outstanding communication skills
Benefits:
- Employee discount at Só Hotel group properties.
- Career development and progression opportunities.
- Food allowance.
- Employee Assistance Programme
Job Type: Permanent
Benefits:
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Food allowance
- On-site parking
Work authorisation:
- Ireland (required)
Work Location: In person