Kitchen Porter

14Forty; Hemel Hempstead; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Hemel Hempstead is seeking a part-time Kitchen Porter to maintain high standards of cleanliness and support kitchen operations. This role offers competitive pay and opportunities for career progression within a company that values its employees and promotes diversity. Ideal candidates will have experience in customer care and the ability to work efficiently under pressure.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Opportunities for learning and development

Supportive work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in delivering high-quality customer care.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy kitchen environment.
• Demonstrated adaptability and excellent timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare fresh food quickly and efficiently.
• Support chefs with necessary supplies.
• Serve high-quality food and drinks to customers.
• Comply with food handling and hygiene standards.
• Represent the brand positively.

Skills

High-quality customer care

Adaptability

Communication

Ability to work under pressure

Timekeeping and reliability

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at 14Forty on a part‑time basis, contracted to 30 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.

Shift Pattern

• Mon: Full‑time (Days)
• Tues: Full‑time (Days)
• Weds: Full‑time (Days)
• Thurs: Full‑time (Days)
• Fri: Full‑time (Days)
• Sat:
• Sun:

Please note: This role is contracted to 52 weeks per year.

Key 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

What We’re Looking For

• 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 timekeeping and reliability

As part of Compass you’ll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK’s biggest businesses.

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!