Kitchen Porter

Searcys; Bath; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% discount across Searcys venues

Pension scheme enrolment

Up to 33 days annual leave

Everyday discounts and communication 


Employee assistance programme

Meals provided on shift

Your birthday off

A day off to volunteer

Job summary

The Pump Room in Bath is looking for a Kitchen Porter to join the team and support the day-to-day running of the Pump Room and evening events. You will work closely with the team, ensuring to create a nurturing and positive environment for the team.

The hourly rate is £12.71, with a benefits package including pension, staff discounts, and generous leave. Experience in a kitchen or cleaning role is desirable but not essential; you will be part of a storied hospitality legacy with opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous kitchen or cleaning experience desirable but not essential.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare food under chef direction.
• Keep kitchen and restaurant areas clean and tidy.
• Provide friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers.
• Be flexible to work in all kitchens, serveries, staff canteens and external reception spaces.
• Maintain all catering storage areas, ensuring organisation and cleanliness.
• Receive, count, inspect and store goods and/or equipment as required.
• Be involved with some food preparation and service when required.
• Report incidents, accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take appropriate action.
• Report broken equipment to the Executive chef/ Head chef.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Attention to detail

Cleanliness & hygiene

Teamwork

Job description

The Pump Room in Bath are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join the team and support the day to day running of the Pump Room and evening events.

The Georgian Pump Room has been the social heart of Bath for more than two centuries, and boasts amongst its previous patrons Jane Austen and Charles Dickens.

As a Kitchen porter Assistant you will receive the following industry leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 33 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Job Description

Hourly Rate: £12.71

You will work closely with the team, ensuring to create a nurturing and positive environment for the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation of food in line with chef direction
• Keeping the kitchen and restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times.
• Provide a friendly, efficient and hygienic service to all customers.
• To be flexible to work in all kitchens, serveries, staff canteens and external reception spaces
• To ensure all areas of the kitchens and service areas on all floors are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness, providing a clean and safe working area.
• To be flexible to work in all areas of the kitchen.
• To maintain all catering storage areas, ensuring they are always organised and clean.
• To receive, count, inspect and store goods and/or equipment and dispensing or disposing them to/from departments as and when required.
• To be involved with some food preparation and service when required.
• Report immediately any incidents or accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate
• Report any broken equipment to the Executive chef/ Head chef

Qualifications

Previous experience in a kitchen or cleaning role is desirable but not essential.

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness and hygiene.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London’s most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk