Kitchen Assistant/Porter

Elior; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks a Kitchen Assistant/Porter to join its award-winning team in Aberdeen. This part-time role includes responsibilities in food preparation and maintaining the kitchen environment, focusing on customer service excellence and teamwork. With flexible working hours and various benefits, it's an opportunity to grow in the catering industry while contributing to the community's well-being. Join us and be part of a team that makes a difference in the lives of those we serve.

Benefits

Flexible Working

28 days holiday

Paid Charity Leave

Access to mental health support

Life assurance and workplace pension

FREE On-Site Lunches

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Focused on the front line.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.
• Catering experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough knowledge of menu and special offers.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the kitchen.
• Support chefs with food preparation as needed.
• Operate equipment and ensure adherence to safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

• Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

Position description

Category / Position

CATERING & HOSPITALITY - Kitchen Assistant/Porter

Job title

Kitchen Assistant/Porter

Contract type

Casual

Contractual hours

Part-time

Shift Pattern & Working Hours

Casual Hours / Cover required

Salary

£11.44

Working environment

Are you a passionate Kitchen Assistant/Porter? If so, we’d love you to join our team!

This role sits within our award-winning brand, Caterplus, one of the UK's leading catering services specialising in the care sector. Making a difference to local people, we pride ourselves on crafting superb environments for the over 55 community. By contributing to our customer's social life & fostering friendships, our quality & locally sourced food is matched only by the warmth of our customer service.

Job description

As a Kitchen Assistant/Porter you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities:

Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients

Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked

Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time

Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures

Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used

Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

Skills & Experience

In this role:

Genuine interest in customer service excellence

Focused on the front line

Excellent communication skills and a team player

Catering experience essential

Benefits

At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day.

Support Your Way of Life:

Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments

Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service

Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options

Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work

Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect:

Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community

Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs:

Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits

Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind:

Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme

Why it's great to work for us

Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including:

Workplaces & Office Space

Sporting Venues & Stadiums

Attraction & Heritage Sites

Public Sector & Defence

Health, Care & Hospitals

Schools, Colleges & Universities

Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled.

That’s why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us!

Advert closing date

16/10/2024

Position location

Job location

Scotland, Aberdeenshire, Aberdeen

Town & Post code

N Deeside Rd, Cults, Aberdeen AB15 9TD, UK

Candidate criteria

Minimum level of experience required

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