Kitchen Porter
Roll up your sleeves and dive into the buzz of a busy kitchen as a Kitchen Porter on Tresco or at the 3 AA Rosette Hell Bay Hotel on Bryher.
We have roles across all our departments and double or twin rooms available. Share our opportunities with your partner or best friend, and let them join your island adventure.
Department: Tresco Island & Hell Bay Hotel
Salary: From £12.60 per hour, dependent on experience
Benefits: Tips, meals and accommodation
Hours: Full Time, 2 days off per week
Contract Length: Seasonal, March to October (dates can be flexible)
The Role
Your role will be an integral part to our kitchen teams, with responsibilities for cleaning and sanitising kitchen equipment, utensils and work areas, as well as washing all dishes, pots, pans and other kitchenware to a high standard.
Food deliveries will require your assistance in storing correctly, and the role will require an organised individual to keep all areas clean and tidy, and health and safety rules to be adhered to at all times.
You may occasionally be required to assist with food preparation and cooking under the supervision of the kitchen staff.
Please note: this position may involve standing for long periods of time and lifting heavy objects. Training will be provided for specific tasks and responsibilities.
Our Ideal Candidate
- Previous experience working in a culinary or food service environment is preferred but not required
- Ability to handle and prepare food safely and hygienically, training will be provided if you do not hold the current necessary food hygiene certification.
- Strong attention to detail and cleanliness
- Good communication skills and ability to work well in a team
- Ability to follow instructions and work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
About Tresco Island
At the heart of the Isles of Scilly archipelago, 28 miles from the Cornish coast, Tresco Island is a family‐run business comprising the whole island of Tresco and the Hell Bay Hotel on the neighbouring island of Bryher.
With timeshare and rental cottages, a 16-bedroom inn, two restaurants, a world-famous garden, a spa, an art gallery, a shop and a working farm, Tresco is a subtropical island known for its deserted bays, aquamarine seas and exceptional guest experiences.
Just across the water on the neighbouring island of Bryher, Hell Bay Hotel stands as Scilly’s highest-rated hotel and restaurant. Our boutique hotel offers 25 suites, a 3AA Rosette restaurant, a Crab Shack and wellness facilities - a haven of calm amidst the wild seascape of Bryher's west coast.
Working & Living Here
If the opportunity to live and work on a subtropical island isn't enough, there's a range of great benefits and perks, including:
- Rent free on-island accommodation, minutes from the beach
- Paid relocation to the island at the start of your time with us
- Competitive pay
- 20% off in our restaurants, pub, spa and shops
- Free scheduled boating and camping kit hire, and discounted watersports equipment hire, to help you explore
- And many more...
In order to process any application, we require confirmation you are eligible to work in the UK. Unfortunately, if you are not, we are unable to help with the necessary paperwork to assist with this.
