Kitchen Porter

Petersham Nurseries; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A renowned restaurant in Greater London is seeking a Kitchen Porter to ensure a clean and hygienic kitchen environment. Responsibilities include washing utensils, maintaining cleanliness standards, and assisting with food preparation. The ideal candidate must be dedicated to teamwork and maintaining high standards of hygiene. This position offers an opportunity to work in a vibrant culinary setting that celebrates seasonality.

Qualifications

• Ability to maintain a clean and hygienic work environment.
• Experience in basic food preparation.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the kitchen is clean, tidy, and safe.
• Wash and maintain kitchen equipment.
• Assist with food preparation as needed.

Job description

Responsibilities

• It will be your responsibility to help to keep the kitchen running smoothly by making sure everything is clean, tidy, safe and hygienic.
• Responsible for washing up and maintaining the highest levels of cleanliness in all areas of responsibility.
• Daily Organise the storeroom/s and sanitise the fridges.
• Unpack and check new deliveries against delivery notes and raise any discrepancies with Head/ Sous Chef.
• Collecting and washing pots, pans, plates and cutlery.
• Washing and disinfecting kitchen appliances, work surfaces, floors and walls.
• Making sure kitchen equipment is properly stored.
• Removing and recycling waste from the kitchen.
• Assisting with ensuring bin areas are kept well organised and clean.
• Where required help with basic food preparation before the kitchen or restaurant opens.
• System and Process Maintain a productive and hygienic environment, ensuring your work area is clean and in order at all times.
• Keep your workstation sufficiently stocked throughout the day.
• Adhere to EHO and Health & Safety standards, as set out in the company Health & Safety policy using COSHH and HACCP precautions where necessary.
• All work carried out must meet required Health and Safety standards.
• Where asked assist in daily and monthly stock checks, ensuring all relevant inventories and administrative records are kept up to date., As Kitchen Porter you will work in an efficient manner to ensure prompt turnaround time of washing and returning crockery and equipment to correct department.
• To ensure that a high standard of hygiene and cleanliness is maintained by following cleaning routines and through ongoing diligence during the shift.
• To represent Petersham Nurseries high standards of personal presentation and behaviour at all times.
• To bring a positive attitude to teamwork, contributing to the smooth running of the shift and interacting productively with other departments.
• To maintain the standards and culture of the team by setting an example to new members of staff and assisting in their training when required.

Petersham Nurseries Café is set within a glasshouse brimming with bougainvillea and jasmine. Our menus are all about celebrating seasonality. We take the very best ingredients, treat them with respect and serve them simply to let their flavour shine.