Kitchen Porter

Contract:

Permanent
Salary: £12.71 per hour plus generous service charge and great benefits

The Ickworth
, part of Luxury Family Hotels, is entering an exciting new era. As a Kitchen Porter you will play a part in shaping the next chapter of this much-loved Suffolk retreat.

This is a permanent position at 40 hours per week, with a rate of £12.71 per hour, plus generous service charge. Flexibility will be required to work some evenings and weekends.

As Kitchen Porter your core responsibilities will be :

• Ensuring all plates, crockery and cooking equipment is cleaned:
  Your role will be to overseeing the potwash area of the kitchen and ensure that all crockery, cutlery and cooking equipment is cleaned efficiently and correctly
• Ensure your section is prepared and cleaned down:
  You will ensure that your station is cleanand tidy throughout your shift and at the end of your shift ready for handover
• Making sure your work area is safe and any chemicals used are used correctly:
  You will be responsible for ensuring your work area remains a safe environment through cleaning spillages, and the correct safety procedures are followed particularly when it comes to use of chemicals.

To succeed in this role, we are looking for someone who has:

• Food Hygiene level 2 is beneficial but not essential
• Charisma, Engaging personality and passion for hospitality and providing great service to our guests.
• Ability to keep calm and focussed during busy service and to keep your station clean and tidy throughout your shift.

Why work with us?

• Training and development is central to life at LFH, it’s something we truly value. We are proudly certified by the Institute of Hospitality and support our teams’ development through partnerships with award-winning, hospitality specific apprenticeship providers.
• An extra day’s holiday for your birthday
• Early Pay – Need to access some of your monthly salary a little early sometimes? No problem!
• Cycle to work scheme
• Help@Hand - Our online health and wellbeing service – Get same day remote GP appointments, Mental Health support and Physiotherapy on us.
• Life Assurance Benefit for peace of mind for your loved ones.
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity packages
• Want to give back but never have the time? We will give you a paid day off for any volunteering or fundraising you would like to get involved in once a year
• The LFH Benefit Hub – Easily accessible employee discount platform for you to take advantage of at your favourite high street and online retailers
• 50% off Food and Beverage and the Spa across Luxury Family Hotels.
• Incredible discounted hotel stays for you, friends and family

Please ensure you check the hotel location as some of our hotels are hidden away and you will have to use your own transport to locate us!

Who are LFH?

The Ickworth is entering a remarkable new era following an exciting refurbishment, thoughtfully designed to celebrate both its heritage and its future. Set within the breathtaking Suffolk countryside, this iconic hotel, surrounded by sweeping parkland and rich history, has been carefully refreshed to create even more memorable experiences for modern family escapes.
As a proud member of the Luxury Family Hotels collection, The Ickworth is dedicated to creating meaningful moments for every generation, combining warm hospitality, thoughtful touches, and spaces where families can truly reconnect and unwind.

Here at LFH we are an equal opportunities employer and strive to create a diverse and accessible workplace for all. We believe in a culture and inclusive team member experience that values people from all backgrounds, race and religions. We respect, value and embrace diversity and ensure everyone is recognised and respected, we celebrate our differences.