Kitchen Porter

Lexington-Catering; Greater London; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

Flexible working

Annual leave 28 days

Additional leave after 2 years 31 days

Volunteer days

Career development

Pension

Life assurance

Exclusive discounts

Job summary

Lexington is looking for a Kitchen Porter to support busy catering operations in Greater London. You will help keep the kitchen clean, prep simple items, and assist the chefs to ensure smooth service.

You will work 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with opportunities to grow and develop within a dynamic team that values service and quality. No prior experience required, just a positive attitude and reliability.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Customer service

Front line

Team player

Communication skills

Job description

Lexington is an award-winning contract caterer that focus on providing great food and service to customers. To do this we need fabulous people and we work hard to create an environment where our team members feel engaged, inspired, valued and enjoy what they do.

What you'll be doing...

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

Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Mon to Fri

What can you bring?

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

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, we believe that when you love where you work, it shows. That's why we make sure our team feels appreciated, supported, and set up for success! Here's what's waiting for you:

• Free, tasty meals - Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working - including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind - 28 days of holiday, and after two years, enjoy even more with 31 days.
• Leave for life's important moments - whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time - paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow - career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Financial security - pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts - save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

Why You'll Love Working Here

We're a people-first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? Toenrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here's the best part - 87% of our team say they're proud to work here!

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway! Research shows that many people - especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds - hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are.

We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know - we're happy to help!