Kitchen Porter – Full & Part‑time

About the role

The Talbot Hotel Clonmel is seeking enthusiastic Kitchen Porters to join its award‑winning hospitality team. The role can be full‑time or part‑time and involves maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene across all kitchen areas.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain operational hygiene in all kitchen zones in line with hotel and regulatory standards.
• Perform pot‑wash, store pots and pans, and keep kitchen, larder and waste areas tidy.
• Follow the cleaning schedule, complete daily/weekly checklists and conduct deep‑cleaning as required.
• Empty bins, manage waste areas and ensure proper storage of cleaning equipment and detergents.
• Wear protective clothing when handling hazardous materials and report any damaged or defective equipment to the senior chef.
• Adhere to fire, safety, health and hygiene regulations and report incidents promptly.
• Support the hotel’s 4‑star customer standards and follow all company policies.

Required profile

• Team‑player with a flexible attitude, able to work mid‑week and weekends.
• Willingness to work varying shifts and follow a strict dress code (no jewellery except a wedding band).
• Hotel experience is an advantage but not mandatory.

Required skills

What we offer

• Recognition as one of the Best Places to Work in Hospitality (2024‑2026).
• Training and development opportunities.
• Contributory pension scheme (after 12 months of service).
• Company life‑insurance scheme.
• Free parking, staff meals and employee assistance programme.
• Friends & family rates on accommodation, bike‑to‑work scheme, and Christmas savings scheme.