Kitchen porter recognised for ‘ world- class’ service

A HOTEL kitchen porter has been recognised for his hard work at a national awards ceremony.

Gerry Daly, who works as a porter at Cameron House in Loch Lomond, has been announced as joint runner- up at this year’s KP of the Year Awards.

The 33- year- old, from Alexandria, was chosen as judges struggled to select just one secondplace candidate among so many high- calibre nominees.

Now in its ninth year, the awards celebrate the importance of kitchen porters and the vital service they deliver to the catering and food service industry.

After accepting his award, Gerry said: “I am very honoured to bring home such a great prize for myself and the team.

“I’ve been at Cameron House for a long time and always say that teamwork is what makes the hotel experience what it is for guests. “I’m proud to be part of that.” Gerry first started working at Cameron House 14 years ago as a KP in the Club House.

He was promoted to head KP in the main kitchen this year.

For his hard work and dedication, Gerry will receive a KP of the Year runner- up trophy, a commemorative apron, and £ 300 as his prize.

Andy Roger, resort director at Cameron House Resort, said: “Gerry has been an invaluable member of the Cameron Clan for more than 14 years, working his way up through the kitchen team to where he is now.

“He is part of the fabric of our team and undoubtedly part of the reason why our culinary service is so world- class. He is completely deserving of this award, and we are delighted for him to be recognised by the wider industry in this way.”

James Murphy, the executive chef at Cameron House Resort, added: “Gerry is a hero in our kitchen and couldn’t do more to support me and the team.

“He has a tireless commitment to his job, always going above and beyond, and always thinking about his team and their work- life balance. He is so deserving of this recognition.”