Kitchen Porter

Lexington Catering; City Of London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Lexington Catering Ltd in London is hiring a Kitchen Porter to support busy operations across the front of house and back of house. You will help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly and guest satisfaction remains high.

As a Kitchen Porter you will keep knowledge of the menu up to date for customers, maintain a clean and stocked kitchen, assist the Chefs with simple food prep, handle till duties when required, and strictly follow COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Catering experience essential.
• Excellent communication and teamwork required.
• Front-line hospitality experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Keep up-to-date menu knowledge to inform customers.
• Keep kitchen area clean, well presented and stocked.
• Support chefs and assist with simple food prep when needed.
• Operate till and follow cash handling procedures.
• Follow COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service

Front line

Communication

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

Working Pattern: Mainly Monday to Friday

Salary: 30,867

Job ID: 8296

What you'll be serving up...

As a Kitchen Porter you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

• Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients
• Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked
• Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time
• Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures
• Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used
• Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

The ingredients you'll bring...

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Catering experience essential