Kitchen Porter

Padlekurs; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

National Living Wage

Staff meals on duty

On-site staff parking

Work at major events

Career progression across venues

Job summary

SEC Food, based at Scotland's iconic SEC venues, is seeking experienced kitchen porters to keep kitchens clean, safe, and well-organised under pressure in a fast-paced environment.

You will support the Head Chef, ensure hygiene and stock levels, and help maintain cleanliness of the kitchen area, including washing dishes and equipment. Flexible shifts and progression opportunities across venues are available.

Qualifications

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication and team working skills.
• Great attention to detail.
• Positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Responsibilities

• Operate dish washing machine and other cleaning equipment and utensils.
• Clean work surfaces, shelving, floors, walls, cupboards, grease filters and grease traps.
• Empty and clean rubbish bins, ensuring all kitchen waste is disposed of correctly.
• Follow guidance from lead kitchen porter/lead chef to ensure team operates at peak efficiency.
• Adhere to standards within the team and take pride in your work.
• Develop new skills and knowledge to improve personal performance.
• Comply with Health & Safety, Food Safety, Allergens, Hygiene, Manual Handling and COSHH policies.

Job description

SEC Food are excited to be expanding our exceptional culinary team, based at Scotland’s most iconic and well-known events venue!

We are on the lookout for experienced, talented kitchen porters to help us deliver the highest quality catering, which reflects and enhances the campus’ outstanding reputation!

The ideal candidates should embrace the SEC campus’ mission, Best Venues, Best People, Best Events! Applicants will strive to encompass our key behaviours; teamwork and collaboration, whilst ensuring all of our guests are provided the best catering experience possible.

Who we are!

We are SEC Food, a proud brand of Levy UK and the official catering partner of the SEC – with the aim to deliver exceptional food and hospitality experiences that make every event memorable!

At Levy, we don’t just serve food - we craft experiences. Our team is dedicated to quality, sustainability, and continuous improvement. Joining Levy means becoming part of a dynamic, inclusive culture where your skills can grow, and your contributions truly matter.

Outline of the role!

The SEC consists of three venues – the OVO Hydro, SEC Centre and SEC Armadillo, each providing a truly unique experience for our guests.

At SEC Food, our Kitchen Porters play a key role in keeping our kitchens clean, safe and organised. You will thrive under pressure in a fast-paced environment and have a positive can-do attitude while supporting the Head chef in keeping things running smoothly.

Our responsibilities include, helping the kitchen service run smoothly by making sure it is well stocked and clean, maintain hygiene levels and adhere to health and safety regulations, ensure all kitchen waste is disposed of correctly, and maintain cleanliness of kitchen area, including washing dishes, utensils and cooking equipment.

Why work with us?

• National Living Wage Employer £13.45 p/hr, paid weekly
• Staff meal entitlement while on duty
• Free staff car parking on site
• Opportunity to work at the biggest and best events in the country!
• Opportunity for career progression within the team
• Progression opportunity in your role across other venues within Compass Group UK and Ireland – from Wimbledon to Wembley, we cover the best in the UK!
• Flexible shifts and manage your own work schedule
• Perks @ Work discounts for all employees

Role and Responsibilities:

• Operate dish washing machine and other cleaning equipment and utensils
• Clean work surfaces, shelving, floors, walls, cupboards, grease filters and grease traps
• Empty and clean rubbish bins, ensuring all kitchen waste is disposed of correctly
• Act in line with guidance and procedures from lead kitchen porter/lead chef, to ensure the team operates to its maximum potential.
• Adhere to agreed standards within the team and take pride in your work.
• Actively seek to develop new skills and further your knowledge to improve your personal performance
• Comply with all company and unit policies with regards to Health & Safety, Food Safety, Allergens, Hygiene, Manual Handling and COSHH.
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

Essential Requirements:

• Ability to work under pressure in a fast -paced environment
• Good communication and team working skills
• Great attention to detail
• Positive attitude
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and public holidays as required.

Desirable:

• Previous experience working in a kitchen

SEC Food People Team