Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant

Job Title

Position (job title): Kitchen Porter

Reports to: Senior person in the kitchen / Head Chef

Location: Aldwark Manor Estate, Aldwark, Nr. Alne, York, YO61 1UF

Hours of work: full time or flexible

Benefits:

• Apprenticeship and other development opportunities.
• Gym and leisure use. (September 2025)
• Share of gratuities.
• Hospitality Rewards platform.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Free meals on duty.
• Refer a friend bonus.
• Free golf for yourself and discounted for friends and family.
• Uniform provided.
• Food and Beverage Discount when dining at our Hotel of 20%.

Aldwark Manor Estate is a privately owned Hotel with Golf, Spa and Leisure facilities nestled in a picturesque village between York and Harrogate. Set in 185 acres of beautiful countryside, this luxury Hotel provides a complete escape for both business and leisure guests and is a popular destination for weddings.

Over the last few years, the Hotel has undergone major renovations in the bedrooms, restaurant, residents lounge, sports bar, self-contained Golf facilities and all public areas with further plans to redevelop and expand throughout 2025 increasing the number of Bedrooms, an additional fine dining restaurant as well as an opulent new Spa with state-of-the-art facilities.

Our mission is to be: “Never be ordinary” in our product, quality or people with the aim of being “Always Aldwark” in meeting our guest’s and team expectations.

A Kitchen Porter is responsible for assisting other kitchen staff. Their primary duties include cleaning the kitchen, & equipment and organising food and other items in the stockroom.

Main duties and purpose of the role:

• Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks
• Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day
• Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators
• Receiving deliveries and organising them in the kitchen
• Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher
• Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
• Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
• Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items
• Providing assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed

About Us:

The Aldwark Manor Estate has been synonymous with luxury since it was established in 1978. Elegant grounds, sensual design, elemental dining and grandeur at every turn, within 185 acres of countryside all contribute to its allure.

The Aldwark Manor Estate is an independent, indulgent luxury hotel in the Yorkshire countryside and provides the setting for unforgettable experiences.

We are continuously looking for exceptional individuals to join our team. If you are seeking a hospitality job with progression opportunities, then we are for you. There are live-in opportunities for the right candidates.

We are an equal opportunities employer committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. A copy of our DEI policy is available on request.