Events Wash up/Kitchen porter

BaxterStorey; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality company in Bath is seeking a full-time Kitchen Porter/Wash-up Assistant. The role includes preparing food, maintaining cleanliness in kitchen areas, and providing efficient service to customers. With no experience necessary, we value your passion for customer service and good food. Enjoy industry-leading benefits including discounts, annual leave, and more. Join us in delivering exceptional service in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

50% discount across Searcys venues

Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme

Up to 33 days of annual leave

Access to discounts and communication portals

Employee assistance program

Meals provided during shifts

Your birthday off

A day off to volunteer for a charity

Qualifications

• No prior experience is necessary; passion for excellent customer service and good food is enough.

Responsibilities

• Preparing food according to chef instructions.
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and restaurant areas.
• Providing friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to customers.
• Flexibility to work across all kitchen, servery, staff canteen, and reception areas.
• Ensuring all areas are kept to high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Organizing and maintaining catering storage areas.
• Receiving, inspecting, and storing goods and equipment.
• Assisting with food preparation and service when needed.
• Reporting incidents, accidents, or irregularities promptly.
• Reporting broken equipment to the Head Chef.

Job description

The Pump Room in Bath is looking for a Kitchen Porter/Wash-up Assistant to join the team and support the daily operations of the venue.

The Georgian Pump Room has been a social hub of Bath for over two centuries, with notable past patrons including Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.

As a Kitchen Porter/Wash-up Assistant, you will enjoy industry-leading benefits such as:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 33 days of annual leave (depending on role)
• Access to discounts and communication portals
• Employee assistance program
• Meals provided during shifts in our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate
• A day off to volunteer for a charity of your choice

Job Details

Type: Full-time, 40-hour contract

This role involves working 5 days out of 7, including evenings, based on a 40-hour week. Flexibility is required due to occasional evening shifts and the nature of the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing food according to chef instructions
• Maintaining cleanliness of the kitchen and restaurant areas
• Providing friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to customers
• Flexibility to work across all kitchen, servery, staff canteen, and reception areas
• Ensuring all areas are kept to high standards of cleanliness and safety
• Organizing and maintaining catering storage areas
• Receiving, inspecting, and storing goods and equipment
• Assisting with food preparation and service when needed
• Reporting incidents, accidents, or irregularities promptly
• Reporting broken equipment to the Head Chef

Qualifications

No prior experience is necessary; a passion for excellent customer service and good food is enough, and we will provide training.

Additional Information

Searcys, established in 1847, is Britain’s oldest catering and restaurant brand, renowned for Champagne Bars, restaurants, and event venues like 116 Pall Mall, The Barbican, The HAC, The Gherkin, and St Pancras International.

We are committed to delivering exceptional service, quality, and innovation, embracing diversity and individuality within our teams.

If you are passionate about hospitality and want to be part of a dynamic environment that values your unique strengths, we invite you to join us!