Kitchen Porter

Holroyd Howe; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Porter with a strong background in food service. The role requires excellent organizational and communication skills, a passion for food, and a can-do attitude. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, assisting food preparation, and supporting events in prestigious education settings. Competitive pay at £14.00 per hour with various employee benefits offered.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

Company sick pay scheme

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience working within education catering is preferred.
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused.
• Demonstrate great attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Clean and wash up all kitchen and service items efficiently.
• Assist in food preparation as required.
• Maintain a clean kitchen and restaurant area.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer service skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Job description

Company Description

35 hours per week Monday-Friday

£14.00 per hour

200 Days, Term Time Including Contractual Working Summer School 5 days out of 7.

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional Kitchen Porter we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

The essential ingredient at the heart of our business is our people so we are searching for an experienced Kitchen Porter with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

As a Kitchen Porter you will…

As well as having an excellent organisational and communication skills, you will be able to demonstrate a real passion for food & service and possess bags of enthusiasm and a can do attitude.

• To clean and wash up all kitchen and service items in an efficient manner.
• To assist in the preparation of food as required.
• To keep the kitchen and restaurant areas in a clean and tidy state at all times.
• To operate heavy equipment according to manufactures instructions.
• Supporting school events and special functions as required
• Maintain a clean and organised kitchen environment, always following health and safety regulations.
• Assist the kitchen team in all aspects of food preparation, production, and service.
• Foster a positive working environment by demonstrating leadership qualities, effective communication, and teamwork.

Qualifications

• Ideally have experience working within Education catering
• Have good Health & Safety knowledge
• Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused
• Fun and enthusiastic
• Have excellent organization skills
• Demonstrate great attention to detail
• Be a team player, and enjoy succeeding as a team
• Possess great customer service skills
• Have a flexible approach to work

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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