Kitchen Porter

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

Job summary

Restaurant Associates is recruiting for a Kitchen Porter on a full-time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week. You will help maintain cleanliness and support a busy kitchen while assisting chefs and ensuring smooth service across shifts.

The ideal candidate embraces change, communicates effectively, and takes initiative to deliver excellent customer care in a fast-paced environment. This role offers opportunities for growth within Compass Group UK&I.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality customer care in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Able to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic.
• Clear communicator and team player.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of kitchen cleanliness and organisation.
• Assist in preparing and presenting food in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure chefs have everything they need to operate smoothly.
• Prepare drinks and support service with a focus on quality.

Skills

Cleanliness

Communication

Teamwork

Timekeeping

Under pressure

Initiative

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Restaurant Associates on a full time basis, contracted to 40 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)

Please note: This role is contracted to weeks per year

Could you bring your spark to Restaurant Associates? 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

Restaurant Associates provides brilliant hospitality through our food, drink and services. We work with our partners and collaborate with our clients to achieve great things together.Every day, our teams of passionate hospitality professionals strive for excellence in delivering employee dining and hospitality to some of the UK's leading workplace as well as inspiring exceptional experiences in iconic cultural and heritage destinations.

Job Reference: com/0309/76907001/52640798/R/BU #RA Group

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!