Kitchen Assistant / Porter

Elior; Wellow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Assistant / Porter to join their team. You will be responsible for maintaining kitchen standards, assisting in food preparation, and ensuring excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have a genuine interest in catering and strong communication skills. Flexible working hours and generous benefits are offered, promoting a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Free on-site lunches

28 days holiday, increasing to 31

Flexible working options

Paid charity leave

Life assurance

Workplace pension scheme

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Catering experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure knowledge of menu and special offers to assist customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and presentation of the kitchen area.
• Assist Chef(s) with food preparation.
• Manage kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Operate till point per procedure.
• Adhere to COSHH and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

Working Environment

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 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

Working Pattern

10 hrs per week

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 Lexington, 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