Care Home Kitchen Porter – Hygiene & Service

KYN

Bickley

On-site

GBP 27,000 - 31,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave including bankhol

Induction and ongoing training

Pension scheme

Wellbeing benefits

Discount schemes

Job summary

KYN BICKLEY is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our care home team in Bromley. You will perform kitchen assistant duties, maintain cleanliness, manage plate and pot wash operations, restock supplies, ensure allergen and hygiene compliance, and help in food preparation and service under the Head Chef and Home Manager.

The role requires attention to health and safety, willingness to participate in training, and adherence to uniform and professional standards. Competitive benefits apply.

Qualifications

You will understand the importance of delivering and maintaining high kitchen standards – a safe, clean, and compliant environment.
You will have strong communication skills, a corporative and polite manner, and an eye for detail.
You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence.

Responsibilities

To undertake all kitchen assistant duties to the highest possible standard.
To ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained throughout the kitchen.
To be responsible for the operation of the plate and pot wash areas of the kitchen, ensuring all items are processed in a timely manner and to the KYN standard.
Restock all cleaned items as necessary in the kitchen and employee areas to support the Chef’s in both food preparation and service.
To ensure all rules and regulations for food health, allergens and hygiene are always adhered to
To recognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of service to the residents
To monitor health and safety, compliance, and procedures to ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams
To maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in line with brand standards and legal requirements
To report all accidents and incidents to the Head/Sous Chef
To contribute toward the induction of new kitchen team members as required
As directed, to store food items and deliveries correctly and in rotation to minimise wastage using all company labelling and dating processes
To undertake the removal of waste from the kitchen, including delivery packaging, transport to the bin store and safely place in the appropriate bins
To complete opening/closing checklists daily
To comply with COSHH (Control of Substance Hazardous to Health) and Infection Control regulations
To support the Chefs to always take a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents
To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings when require by the Head/Sous Chef and/or Home Manager
To utilise all the resources within the kitchen effectively
To ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment
To comply with KYN’s uniform code whilst on duty
To always respond in a polite and professional manner to the residents and never enter a resident’s room without knocking
To be aware of the responsibilities for Health & Safety for all team members, residents, and visitors, reporting any accidents or potential hazards to the person in charge
To adhere to all KYN’s policies and procedures

Skills

Kitchen standards

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Job description

The role requires attention to health and safety, willingness to participate in training, and adherence to uniform and professional standards. Competitive benefits apply.

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