Kitchen And Logistics Porter

Compass Group; Park Central; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join their team at the NEC, Birmingham. This full-time role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, supporting chefs with food preparation, and delivering excellent customer care. The position offers a competitive salary of £28,387 per annum along with numerous benefits including healthcare, 23 days annual leave, and opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Healthcare and wellbeing support

23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays

Meals on duty

Shopping and entertainment discounts

Training and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and maintain high standards.
• Strong team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen cleanliness at all times.
• Prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen.
• Support chefs with required materials for dishes.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer care

Initiative

Timekeeping

Job description

Kitchen And Logistics Porter - NEC, Birmingham| Full-Time / Permanent

£28387 per annum + excellent benefits including healthcare, wellbeing support, 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, life assurance, meals on duty, and more.

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at the NEC, Birmingham on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanliness
• Working quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen
• Guaranteeing our chefs have everything they need to make our fresh dishes
• Being an enthusiastic team player
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Porter will:

• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience delivering high quality customer care
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

What you?ll get in return

• Competitive salary with bonus and full company benefits
• 23 days' annual leave plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a holiday purchase scheme
• Healthcare & wellbeing: Aviva Digicare, Medicash (dental, optical, therapy treatments)
• Mental health support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme
• Family benefits:
  • 2 days? additional leave after returning from maternity leave
  • Day off for your baby?s first birthday
  • Enhanced family leave
• Perks & discounts:
  • Shopping, entertainment, and travel discounts
  • 20% off Nuffield Health and 10% off PureGym memberships
• Financial wellbeing:
  • Pension scheme
  • Life Assuranceli>
  • Preferred rates on salary finance products
• Development:
  • Professional subscriptions
  • Ongoing training and structured career pathways
• Meals on duty included

Why Join Us?

Levy UK & Ireland is part of Compass Group, the world’s largest catering company, and a vibrant leader in hospitality.

We believe in celebrating individuality and building inclusive teams where everyone feels they belong. Our diverse team fuels creativity, innovation, and excellence.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to join us in creating a supportive, empowering workplace where everyone can thrive.

Together, we create unforgettable experiences ? and shape the future of hospitality.

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.

Job Reference: com/0411/43420001/52773477/SU #Levy UK

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!