Kitchen Porter

Full job description
Job Ref: CAL1227
Branch: Caledonian Torbay Hotel
Location: Caledonian Torbay Hotel, Torquay
Salary/Benefits: Competitive Salary
Contract type: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
Posted date: 13/07/2026
Closing date: 29/07/2026

Kitchen Porter

Caledonian is looking for exceptional individuals aspiring to excel in the hospitality industry operating all year-round.


Key Job Responsibilities

Keep all kitchen surfaces including counters, sinks, stoves and walls clean and sanitized.
Sweep and mop floors at the beginning and ending of shifts
Keep the food and supply storage areas organized
Supporting the chef in basic food preparation.
Removing kitchen waste from waste containers.
Washing dirty dishes, cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans and loading dishes into the dishwasher.
Assist with receiving deliveries and organizing them in the kitchen.

About you

Have excellent customer service skills.
Demonstrate a can-do attitude.
Demonstrate self-motivation and ability to work in a fast-paced work environment.
Have excellent communication skills with a collaborative approach to colleagues and customers.
Ability to work in a team.
Ability to work a flexible shift pattern.

Benefits

Significant employee discounts on companies own holiday products.
Company pension
Possible Live-in accommodation
Free staff parking – hotel specific

About us

The hotel is part of the Caledonian Hotel Collection. You would be joining a business which excels in provision of holidays and short breaks, one of the leading holiday companies in the UK.

At Caledonian we recognise that the success of our business depends on our people and delivering a quality product. We understand that developing and supporting our people to deliver this quality is important and key to our success.

We believe in involving our people in decision-making and product improvement, we encourage all our team members to raise any suggestions or ideas to help us achieve our goals.

Your enthusiasm, contribution and commitment will be highly valued when you become a part of the wider Caledonian team.


Diversity Inclusion

We actively promote a culture of diversity and inclusion, fostering an environment where every individual’s unique perspective and talent is valued and respected.

Perhaps the best-located hotel in Torquay, the hotel stands out on the 'English Riviera's' palm tree-lines seafront. With 111 bedrooms, the building is spacious and there is a large ground floor restaurant, multiple lounge areas and ballroom. Many bedrooms are overlooking the promenade with views od the Torquay Marina and Harbour.