KITCHEN PORTER

KYN; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days annual leave

Company induction & training

Uniform provided

Pension scheme

Employee wellbeing benefits

Discount schemes

Job summary

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on an elevated approach to care. The Kitchen Porter role at KYN Hurlingham requires maintaining high kitchen standards, supporting chefs, and ensuring hygiene and safety across operations.

The position is permanent, based in London, with a competitive salary (£14.00 per hour) and 40 hours per week. The successful candidate will be reliable, communicative, and able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced kitchen, attending training and adhering to

Qualifications

• Maintain high kitchen standards and hygiene.
• Demonstrate strong communication and team interaction.
• Be trustworthy, adaptable and patient in a care/hospitality setting.

Responsibilities

• Operate plate and pot wash areas efficiently and to KYN standards.
• Restock cleaned items to support chefs during food preparation and service.
• Ensure adherence to health, allergens, food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Monitor kitchen safety, compliance and procedures.
• Assist in induction and training of new kitchen staff as required.
• Store food items correctly and rotate stock to minimise waste.
• Complete opening/closing checklists daily.
• Respect COSHH and infection control regulations.

Skills

High kitchen standards

Strong communication

Trustworthy & caring

Job description

Kitchen Porter – Permanent Contract

£14.00 per hour, 40 hours per week

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About the opportunity

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for:

• To undertake all kitchen assistant duties to the highest possible standard
• To ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained throughout the kitchen
• To be responsible for the operation of the plate and pot wash areas of the kitchen, ensuring all items are processed in a timely manner and to the KYN standard.
• Restock all cleaned items as necessary in the kitchen and employee areas to support the Chef’s in both food preparation and service
• To ensure all rules and regulations for food health, allergens and hygiene are always adhered to
• To recognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of service to the residents
• To monitor health and safety, compliance, and procedures to ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams
• To maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in line with brand standards and legal requirements
• To report all accidents and incidents to the Head/Sous Chef
• To contribute toward the induction of new kitchen team members as required
• As directed, to store food items and deliveries correctly and in rotation to minimise wastage using all company labelling and dating processes
• To undertake the removal of waste from the kitchen, including delivery packaging, transport to the bin store and safely place in the appropriate bins
• To complete opening/closing checklists daily
• To comply with COSHH (Control of Substance Hazardous to Health) and Infection Control regulations
• To support the Chefs to always take a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents
• To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings when require by the Head/Sous Chef and/or Home Manager
• To utilise all the resources within the kitchen effectively
• To ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment
• To comply with KYN’s uniform code whilst on duty
• To always respond in a polite and professional manner to the residents and never enter a resident’s room without knocking
• To be aware of the responsibilities for Health & Safety for all team members, residents, and visitors, reporting any accidents or potential hazards to the person in charge
• To adhere to all KYN’s policies and procedures

About you

• You will be a professional, who understands the importance of delivering and maintaining high kitchen standards – keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment
• You will have strong communication skills, a corporative and polite manner, and an eye for detail
• You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence

About our commitment to you

• Competitive salary and benefits
• 28 days annual leave including bank holidays
• Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Custom-made uniforms provided
• Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
• Discount schemes
• Company contributory pension scheme
• And much more...

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk/careers

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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