Kitchen Porter

Mount Charles Group; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading facilities management company in Belfast is seeking a Kitchen Porter. You will assist with food preparation and maintain a hygienic environment while delivering excellent customer service. The ideal candidate will have food handling experience, strong attention to detail, and a flexible attitude. This position offers 34 hours a week with a salary of £12.21 per hour, along with various employee benefits including holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days' paid holidays (pro rata)

Company Pension Scheme

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development and Training

Uniform Provided

Company Events

Qualifications

• Strong personal hygiene and appearance.
• Ability to work well in a team and independently.
• Basic reading, writing, and speaking skills required.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation and presentation.
• Maintain hygiene standards and comply with health regulations.
• Check deliveries and maintain cleanliness in service areas.

Skills

Food handling experience

Attention to detail

Effective communication

Flexible attitude

Job description

Overview

Job ref: RF-2509-55

Location: Belfast - Adelaide Care Home

Quantity of Posts Available: 1

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Mount Charles Group are one of the largest and privately owned soft Facilities Management, catering and ancillary service/product providers in Ireland. If you are a customer focused individual and want to join a fun and family orientated business which believes people are our greatest asset, then we have a role for you! Our family values speak for themselves: Do the right thing, Have fun & grow together, Take pride in what you do! We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter to join our team based in the Adelaide Care Home, Belfast.

Working Pattern

• 34 hours per week
• 5 days a week
• Flexibility required

Rewards

• 28 days' paid holidays (pro rata)
• Company Pension Scheme
• Employee Assistance Program to support your health & wellbeing
• Financial Education/Financial wellbeing advisory service
• Career Development and Training
• Uniform Provided
• Company Events

The Role

• Working as part of a team, you will provide an efficient and friendly service to customers, assisting as directed with all aspects of food preparation and presentation to high quality standards.
• Comply with all HACCP (Hazard analysis of critical control points) regulations as necessary and all Health, Safety & Hygiene standards
• Maintain a hygienic and tidy environment; ensure tables, accompaniments and counters are kept clean and adequately supplied throughout the service period.
• Check deliveries and food temperatures, completing records and operating the till as required.
• Report defective equipment/ utensils/ work and floor surfaces or any other Health and Safety issues etc. to your Line Manager
• A close working relationship with the team is important to these roles. It is essential that you can work as part a team, as well as on your own and can communicate effectively at all levels.

The Person

• Previous food handling experience
• High levels of personal hygiene and appearance
• Attention to detail in all aspects of the work.
• Leads by example and lives our values.
• Enthusiastic and passionate about our customer service and reputation.
• Self-motivated, working independently and on own initiative.
• Flexible with a positive attitude.

Basic statutory training for the role will require all candidates to have basic reading, writing, speaking and listening skills to assist in understanding safety and work instructions and communicating with customers on a day-to-day basis. Please note the successful applicant's offer is subject to the Access NI (Basic) check prior to commencement of role. The Access NI Code of Practice is available upon request. Mount Charles Group has a policy on recruiting ex-offenders, a copy of which can be provided upon request. Having a criminal record will not necessarily prevent you from working for the Mount Charles Group.

The Mount Charles Group is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Due to the number of applicants Mount Charles receives, we only respond to short-listed applicants. If you have not been contacted within six weeks of the closing date, you have not been selected for interview.

GREAT PEOPLE - GREAT SERVICE - GREAT FUTURE

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Closing date: Thu 16 October 2025