Catering Support Specialist: Kitchen Hygiene & Service

Jobs4; Lewes; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Subsidised food

Enhanced pension scheme

Life assurance cover

26 days annual leave + bank holidays

Job summary

Jobs4 in Plumpton is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the catering team of a well-established educational organisation based in Plumpton. The role reports to the Catering Coordinator and supports day-to-day dining operations, ensuring cleanliness, food hygiene and customer service are maintained.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and reliability; previous kitchen porter experience is desirable. Applicants must have their own transport due to rural location.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter is desirable; however, candidates with catering, hospitality or kitchen experience will be considered.
• Own transport due to the rural location of Plumpton.
• Willingness to undertake training in food hygiene and food handling.

Responsibilities

• Washing pots, pans, crockery and kitchen equipment as required.
• Assisting the kitchen team with basic food preparation duties.
• Supporting food service within the dining hall.
• Keeping food preparation and wash-up areas clean and organised.
• Maintaining excellent food hygiene and health and safety standards.
• Wearing appropriate protective clothing and footwear in accordance with regulations.
• Assisting with catering requirements across the site when needed.
• Supporting evening or weekend functions and events.
• Undertaking food hygiene and food handling training as required.
• Providing a polite, professional and courteous service to students, staff and visitors.

Skills

Positive attitude

Reliability

Teamwork

Food hygiene knowledge

Job description

Jobs4 in Plumpton is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the catering team of a well-established educational organisation based in Plumpton. The role reports to the Catering Coordinator and supports day-to-day dining operations, ensuring cleanliness, food hygiene and customer service are maintained.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude and reliability; previous kitchen porter experience is desirable. Applicants must have their own transport due to rural location.