Senior Kitchen Porter - Clonakilty, County Cork

Job summary

The Senior Kitchen Porter at Dunmore House Hotel is a vital support role that ensures the smooth operation of our Michelin-recognised kitchen. This position goes beyond traditional porter duties, offering responsibility for maintaining the highest standards of kitchen hygiene, equipment care, and operational support across all service periods, from intimate fine dining to large-scale banqueting events.

Responsibilities

• Dish & Equipment Care: Maintain all kitchen equipment, pots, pans, utensils, and service ware to the highest standards of cleanliness.
• Kitchen Hygiene: Ensure all kitchen areas, including floors, surfaces, and storage areas, are kept immaculately clean throughout service.
• Waste Management: Manage kitchen waste efficiently, including proper segregation and disposal of food waste, recyclables, and general waste.
• Stock Support: Assist with receiving deliveries, storing supplies correctly, and maintaining stock rotation systems.
• Service Support: Provide essential support during service periods, ensuring chefs have clean equipment readily available.

Senior Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Provide guidance and support to junior kitchen porters, setting standards and ensuring consistency.
• Equipment Maintenance: Take ownership of equipment care, reporting maintenance needs and ensuring proper use of dishwashing and cleaning equipment.
• Standards Monitoring: Act as the senior point of contact for kitchen cleanliness standards, conducting regular checks and addressing any issues promptly.
• Stock Management: Oversee cleaning supplies inventory, ensuring adequate stock levels and proper storage.
• Opening/Closing Duties: Take responsibility for opening or closing kitchen porter areas, ensuring all systems are properly set up or secured.

Health & Safety

• Hygiene Standards: Maintain strict adherence to food safety and hygiene regulations, including proper chemical handling and storage.
• Safety Protocols: Follow all health and safety procedures, including proper use of protective equipment and safe manual handling practices.
• HACCP Compliance: Support kitchen HACCP systems through proper cleaning schedules and temperature monitoring where required.

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