Kitchen Porter

Compass Group PLC; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking an enthusiastic Casual Kitchen Porter to join their team at Twycross Zoo. The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting chefs, and ensuring food hygiene standards are met. Ideal candidates are passionate about food service, able to work under pressure, and possess experience in kitchen roles. This position offers competitive pay of £12.21 per hour, casual work with great benefits, and opportunities for career development within a large organization.

Benefits

Free staff meals on shift

Paid weekly

Contributory pension scheme

Career development programs

Exclusive travel discounts

Food shopping discounts

Discounts on cinema tickets

Wow Points rewards

Qualifications

• Passionate about working in a food service environment.
• Experience working in a similar kitchen role is preferred.
• Must be able to maintain cleanliness and follow hygiene standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas and working surfaces.
• Clean pots, pans, and utensils to high standards.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Ability to work under pressure

Experience using kitchen equipment

Manual handling awareness

Friendly and polite demeanor

Job description

We're looking for an enthusiastic Casual Kitchen Porter to join our dedicated catering team at Twycross Zoo. As a Casual Kitchen Porter, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast‑paced environment to maintain the kitchen areas to the highest levels of cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchens and associated working areas
• Ensuring all pots, pans, utensils and crockery are cleaned to the highest standard
• Deep cleaning fridges, ovens and storerooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards
• Working with and taking direction from the chefs
• Assisting with basic food preparation
• Transporting food and equipment between the on‑site kitchens and storage areas
• Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Qualifications & Skills

• Passionate about working in a food service environment
• Able to work positively with others as part of a team
• The ability to remain calm during high-volume periods
• Friendly, helpful & polite
• Able to prioritise and work under pressure
• Must be able to maintain standards and follow procedures
• Awareness of manual handling techniques
• Experience of using kitchen equipment
• Experience of working in a similar role
• Have a flexible approach to working

Compensation & Benefits

£12.21 per hour

• Casual work / Zero Hour Contract
• Free staff meals on shift
• Paid weekly through our payroll
• Access to a wide range of programmes to train and develop you
• Contributory pension scheme
• Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
• Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
• Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
• Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
• Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.