Kitchen Assistant/Porter

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

Job summary

A leading catering company seeks a passionate Kitchen Assistant/Porter to join their team. This role offers the opportunity for growth in a supportive environment, assisting chefs, maintaining cleanliness, and providing excellent customer service. With flexible working options and generous benefits, this position aims to foster both professional and personal wellbeing.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible working options

28 days holiday increasing to 31 days after two years

Mental health support

Life assurance and pension schemes

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Focused on front-line service.
• Catering experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, well-presented kitchen area.
• Support the Chef(s) in food preparation.
• Ensure knowledge of menu and special offers.

Skills

Customer Service Excellence

Team Player

Communication Skills

Catering Experience

Job description

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

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focuses on providing great food and service to customers. To do this, we need fabulous people, and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued, and enjoy what they do.

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 of the menu and special offers to provide relevant information to customers and clients.
• Maintain a clean, well-presented, and well-stocked kitchen area.
• Support the Chef(s) by ensuring the kitchen environment meets high standards, including ad hoc duties in simple food preparation.
• Operate relevant equipment safely, reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures.
• Operate the till as required, ensuring correct procedures are followed.
• Adhere to COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations, reporting incidents as per procedures.

Working Pattern:

10 hrs per week

Skills and Experience

In this role:

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

Benefits

At Lexington, we strive to ensure our colleagues feel appreciated and rewarded, offering generous benefits:

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving time and money while staying nourished and energized.
• Support Your Way of Life: Flexible working options, 28 days holiday increasing to 31 days after two years, family leave, and paid charity leave.
• Opportunities for Growth: Career progression within a close-knit community.
• Supporting Wellbeing: Access mental health support and comprehensive wellbeing benefits.
• Financial & Wellbeing: Life assurance, pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, and a cycle-to-work scheme.