BM Caterers - Kitchen Porter

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Birthday day off

Free lunch on shift

Pension and life assurance

Discounts and cashback

Job summary

BM Caterers is seeking a hardworking Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic in a fast-paced catering environment in London. The role covers a rotating shift pattern from early to late, with requirements to be flexible across 06:30-22:30 hours and to assist with basic prep as needed.

You will support deliveries, stock movement and ensure strict adherence to food safety and health and safety procedures, while helping the team during service and maintaining a safe, efficient

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic.
• Reliability and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Good attention to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Confidence following instructions carefully.
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic.
• Washing utensils, equipment and work areas thoroughly.
• Supporting with basic food preparation where needed.
• Helping with deliveries, storage and stock movement.
• Following food safety, COSHH and health and safety procedures.
• Supporting chefs and the wider kitchen team during service.
• Helping create a safe and efficient working environment.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Following instructions

Kitchen experience (helpful)

Job description

Location: London - Bishopsgate Salary: 30888 Contract: Full time

Be part of the team behind great food

We’re looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our team and help keep our kitchen running smoothly.

Working Hours: This role requires flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern covering 06:30-15:00, 07:00-15:30, 09:30-18:00, and 14:00-22:30. Candidates must be available to work all shifts as scheduled.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who wants to start or build a career in catering while working in a supportive and professional kitchen environment.

Job Description

What you’ll be doing

• Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy and hygienic
• Washing utensils, equipment and work areas thoroughly
• Supporting with basic food preparation where needed
• Helping with deliveries, storage and stock movement
• Following food safety, COSHH and health and safety procedures
• Supporting chefs and the wider kitchen team during service
• Helping create a safe and efficient working environment

Qualifications

What we’re looking for

• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliability and willingness to learn
• Ability to work well as part of a team
• Good attention to cleanliness and hygiene
• Confidence following instructions carefully
• Previous kitchen experience is helpful but not essential

Additional Information

Why join BM Caterers?

• An annual day off for your birthday
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs
• Fully funded development courses from Levels 2 to 7
• Apprenticeship and career development opportunities
• Freedom Friday - a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice
• Free lunch on shift
• Discounts and cashback at a wide range of retail and leisure outlets
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App
• Enhanced parental leave
• Paid leave for fertility treatment
• Extra paid day off for your wedding or commitment day
• Pension and life assurance

Ready to join us?

Join us and find your happy career in a happy place.

At BM Caterers, we’re proud to be an inclusive employer. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and are committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels valued, supported and able to thrive. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, we’d still love to hear from you.