Kitchen Porter

Chartwells Independent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter for 14Forty, in a full-time role contracted to 35 hours per week. The position involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness and supporting chefs in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities for progression within a large employer that invests in its people.

Shift patterns are Mon-Fri, full-time days. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player, with strong timekeeping and a commitment to safety and hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Adaptable and able to embrace changing priorities.
• Excellent communicator with the ability to build relationships.
• Experience delivering high-quality customer care.
• Strong reliability and timekeeping in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean to a high standard at all times.
• Assist with quick food preparation in a busy environment.
• Ensure chefs have what they need to deliver fresh dishes.
• Prepare blended drinks and serve quality food.
• Be an enthusiastic team player.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer care

Reliability

Timekeeping

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at 14Forty on a full time basis, contracted to 35 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.

Here’s an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

Could you bring your spark to 14Forty? 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

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.

Job Reference: com/0709/G20201/52831670/BU #14Forty

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!