Galeries Lafayette Dishwasher / Kitchen Porter (Sunday)
- Location
- ParisÎle-de-FranceFrance
- Employment
- Part-Time
- Seniority
- Entry-Level
- Department
- Culinary & Food Production
- Posted
- May 15, 2026
About Galeries Lafayette
A luxury hospitality employer operating in the fine-dining or upscale hotel sector in France. Such establishments prioritise culinary excellence, impeccable service and rigorous hygiene standards, and often form part of a larger hospitality group or independent high-end restaurant portfolio.
Luxury hospitality employer — Paris: Dishwasher / Kitchen Porter (Sunday) role. Part-time position for a fine-dining or hotel kitchen.
Role & Responsibilities
- Operate and maintain the dishwashing station and industrial dishwasher, ensuring all cookware, tableware and glassware are cleaned to venue standards.
- Perform manual washing and careful handling of delicate or specialty service items.
- Sort, stack and store cleaned items; return equipment and mise en place to designated kitchen areas.
- Maintain kitchen cleanliness: sweep and mop floors, empty bins, clean work surfaces and remove waste in compliance with venue recycling policies.
- Follow HACCP and internal sanitation procedures; report equipment faults or supply shortages to the chef or stewarding manager.
- Assist kitchen brigade during service peaks with basic prep, plate clearing or porterage as requested.
- Adhere to health & safety protocols, including correct use of detergents and personal protective equipment.
Qualifications
- Availability to work Sundays and flexible shift patterns; punctuality and consistent attendance are essential.
- Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including prolonged standing and heavy lifting.
- Basic knowledge of food-safety and kitchen hygiene (HACCP awareness preferred).
- Reliable, discreet and able to work under pressure within a hierarchical kitchen environment.
- Legal right to work in France.
Skills
Experience
Entry-level role; no formal prior experience required although previous work in a professional kitchen, hotel or high-volume catering environment is advantageous.
Education
No formal educational requirement. Basic secondary education or vocational hospitality training is a plus.
Workplace
This position is based in Paris, Île-de-France, France.
Culture
The working environment is fast-paced and service-focused, with strict attention to hygiene, timing and teamwork. Staff are expected to perform with discretion and professionalism, supporting a tight-knit brigade committed to delivering a premium guest experience.
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