Kitchen Porter

Cosmo-Belfast; Belfast City District; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-the-job training

Career development opportunities

Friendly work environment

Job summary

Cosmo-Belfast in Belfast is seeking a hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team. You will maintain cleanliness, wash dishes, and assist with basic kitchen tasks to help the kitchen run smoothly and safely.

Key duties include cleaning surfaces, organizing supplies, restocking deliveries, and supporting chefs during service. We offer on-the-job training, a friendly work environment, and opportunities for career development with a competitive salary and shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or food service is an advantage but not required.
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment thoroughly and promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, including surfaces, floors, and equipment.
• Assist in basic food preparation tasks as required by chefs.
• Help manage kitchen waste and dispose of rubbish correctly.
• Ensure kitchen tools and equipment are stored properly and organized.
• Support staff with deliveries, organizing supplies, and restocking as needed.
• Maintain hygiene standards throughout the kitchen.
• Assist in unloading and storing deliveries, ensuring proper storage.
• Assist with cleaning and tidying the kitchen at the end of service.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Teamwork

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Hygiene and safety

Job description

About the Role

We are looking for a hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team. In this role, you will be responsible for maintaining cleanliness and order in the kitchen, washing dishes, and assisting with basic kitchen tasks. You will play a key role in supporting the kitchen staff and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring they are cleaned thoroughly and promptly.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, including cleaning work surfaces, floors, and equipment.
• Assist in food preparation and basic tasks as required by chefs.
• Help manage kitchen waste and dispose of rubbish correctly.
• Ensure that all kitchen tools and equipment are stored properly and organized.
• Support kitchen staff with deliveries, organizing supplies, and restocking as needed.
• Ensure that hygiene standards are followed and maintained throughout the kitchen.
• Assist in the unloading and storing of deliveries, ensuring stock is properly stored.
• Help with the cleaning and tidying of the kitchen at the end of service.

Key Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen or food service environment is an advantage but not required.
• Strong understanding of kitchen hygiene and safety practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Good organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Physical stamina to handle long hours, lifting, and standing for extended periods.
• Willingness to learn and take on new tasks as required.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits.
• On-the-job training and career development opportunities.
• A supportive and friendly work environment.

If you're a motivated individual ready to support our kitchen operations, we’d love to hear from you!

Compensation: Competitive salary