Kitchen Porter

Eurest; Cowbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A workplace catering company in Cowbridge is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter for part-time work at 20 hours per week. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, preparing fresh food, and supporting the culinary team to deliver high-quality service. The ideal candidate should communicate well, adapt to changing priorities, and have experience in customer care. This is an opportunity to progress in a company that values its employees.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare fresh food efficiently in a busy setting.
• Support chefs with necessary ingredients and tools.
• Serve high-quality food and blended drinks.
• Collaborate effectively as part of the team.
• Uphold the company's positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Adhere to Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer care experience

Motivation

Initiative

Ability to work under pressure

Time-keeping

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Eurest on a part‑time basis, contracted to 20 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 a 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: Variable shifts.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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 time‑keeping and reliability

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet‑positive catering.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We’re people‑powered at Eurest. It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us – could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

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!