Kitchen Porter

Compass Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering service provider in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to maintain high cleanliness standards and support kitchen operations. This full-time role involves preparing fresh food and ensuring a positive brand image. Ideal candidates are adaptable, communicative, and committed to excellent customer care. The company offers various perks including meal discounts, wellness programs, and development opportunities.

Benefits

Free meals while at work

Cash rewards for spending

Discount card for various brands

Flexible working hours

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality customer care is preferred.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet changing priorities.
• Enthusiastic team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen at all times.
• Prepare fresh food quickly in a busy environment.
• Ensure chefs have everything needed for food preparation.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer care

Timekeeping

Initiative

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Northern Ireland on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Some of the benefits we offer:

• Free meals while at work
• Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
• You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
• Additional, seasonal and overtime hours available
• Career Pathways to support career progression and/or skills development
• Perks shopping discount Card which can be used across the Island of Ireland to save at various restaurants, high street stores, hotels, day out venues, leisure centres, gyms, golf courses and many more
• Learning & development programs available alongside access to hundreds of online training courses for personal and professional development & growth
• Flexible Working to support Work Life Balance
• Additional Leave Purchase scheme to balance home and work life
• Access to wellness programs to promote mental health and wellbeing of our colleagues
• Employee Assistance Program to guide and support our employees
• Exciting internal reward and recognition schemes
• Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Variable shifts

Please note: This role is contracted to 33.4 weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Northern Ireland? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanliness
• Working quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen
• Guaranteeing our chefs have everything they need to make our fresh dishes
• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Porter will:

• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience delivering high quality customer care
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

At Compass Ireland, our people are our business. When you join the Compass Group you will be joining a supportive network of incredible individuals, each united by their passion for going the extra mile for the organisations we partner with. We are building a team who care about providing a great customer experience and want to grow and develop as we do. We are dedicated to investing in every colleague joining us. We are an equal opportunity employer, we celebrate diversity and are committed to building an inclusive environment for all employees. We consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Reference: com/1508/99392001/52756875/NI #Northern Ireland

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!