Kitchen Porter

Avoca; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading retail company in Belfast seeks a Kitchen Porter to ensure cleanliness and support kitchen operations. You will be responsible for washing cookware, keeping workspaces clean, and assisting chefs. Ideal candidates should have strong teamwork skills and flexibility to adapt to kitchen needs. The role is for 32 hours a week with immediate start and offers various benefits.

Benefits

Pension Scheme

Professional Development

Employee Assistance Programme

Employee Share Purchase Plan

Employee Referral Bonus

Family Friendly Policies

Life Assurance Benefit

Cycle To Work Scheme

Health & Wellness Programmes

Qualifications

• Attention to cleanliness and organization in the kitchen is essential.
• Ability to work as part of a team with flexibility.
• Effective timekeeping and adherence to policies.

Responsibilities

• Washing all cookware and utensils in a timely manner.
• Keeping kitchen workspaces and storage areas clean.
• Assisting chefs with food preparation.

Skills

Cleanliness/Organization

Timekeeping

Teamwork

Flexibility

Job description

Avoca operates in 13 stores across the country. After all this time, the ethos of Avoca remains the same. We cherish our time-honoured traditions, which have been lovingly passed down through several generations. Our skills might be steeped in a long and rich tradition, but our attitude is to look to the future. We are now heralded as one of Ireland's most exciting retail stores, with a host of award-winning cafes, restaurants and food markets crammed with artisanal ingredients from near and far.

Kitchen Porter

Job Description

The role of Kitchen Porter is a vital part of our kitchen teams and supports the wider team in the smooth operation of our busy kitchens.

Role and Responsibilities

• Washing all cookware, utensils, cutlery etc. in a timely manner and ensuring that all items are cleaned and ready for the next shift.
• Keeping all kitchen work spaces, floors, shelving, and counter tops at a high level of cleanliness and sanitisation.
• Keeping food storage areas, fridges and dry stores clean and organized, following HACCP guidelines and a regular cleaning schedule.
• Using dishwashing machinery and cleaning chemicals correctly and in line with training.
• Food preparation including chopping vegetables or helping chefs set up the kitchen for the following day.
• Wearing appropriate clothing/footwear and adhering to high standards of personal hygiene.

Competencies

• Cleanliness/Organization - cleanliness is the most important aspect of this role. Kitchen Porters should adhere to high standards of cleanliness in all areas of the kitchen and use correct organization methods in food storage areas.
• Timekeeping - Adhere to the sick leave policy and absence policies, using correct notification methods (to a direct supervisor). Holidays should be pre-approved before booking.
• Teamwork - Working as part of the kitchen team to ensure the smooth running of the day-to-day operation.
• Flexibility - The nature of the business is dependent on customer service which requires certain aspects of flexibility such as roster changes, cover on days that are short-staffed that may be in different areas of the kitchen other than your normal day-to-day role. Every effort shall be made to notify employees of this in sufficient time beforehand.

Why work with us?

We're always on the lookout for like-minded folks to join our merry band of men and women. So, apart from coming to work with your amazing teammates every day, we also offer the following benefits:

• Pension Scheme
• Professional Development
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee Share Purchase Plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Family Friendly Policies
• Life Assurance Benefit
• Cycle To Work Scheme
• Health & Wellness Programmes

This role is an immediate start and is for 32 hours per week. Apply now for more details.