Position Overview & Specifications

The kitchen is said to be the heart of the home, and here at Ragdale Hall ours beats with a passion. Serving over 200 guests for per day, our kitchen is a thriving hub of activity, full of innovative meals and delicious desserts. We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to help with the smooth running of all activities within the kitchen, from ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic, to preparing mouth-watering salads and desserts. You will also handle and manage food sorting and storage as well as maintain our state-of-the-art food preparation equipment. If you have a flare for food then apply today, and you could be working within one of the UK’s leading award-winning hotel and spa destinations. Key responsibilities

  • Ensuring the food preparation areas are clean and hygienic
  • Washing utensils and dishes and making sure they are stored appropriately
  • Sorting, storing and distributing ingredients
  • Washing, peeling, chopping, cutting and cooking foodstuffs and helping to prepare salads and desserts
  • Disposing of rubbish
  • Organising linen laundry
  • Cleaning the food preparation equipment, floors and other kitchen tools or areas
The ideal candidate will have
  • A strong work ethic
  • An interest in food is desirable
  • Previous experience in a kitchen is also desirable but NOT essential as we will train you in all you need to know.
  • The job involves some physical labour.
Hours of work 39 hours per week working on a rota basis including weekends when required. Hours are worked between 7am - 11pm. Straight shifts. Salary* Age 16/17 - £7.95 per hour Age 18-20 - £9.36 per hour Age 21+ - £10.70 per hour Perks
  • Up to £1200 per year in tips (full-time equivalent)
  • Free meals on duty
  • Free parking on site with discounted electric car charging
  • Free transport from Melton Mowbray and Asfordby
  • Use of gymnasium, exercise classes and areas of the Spa
  • Discounts in all retail outlets at Ragdale
  • Discounts on beauty treatments, meals in our Dining Room and other food and drinks
  • Discounts for you, your family, and friends to visit (T&C apply)
  • Plus, lots more! For more information, please see our website


Vacancy ID : 006983