Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Hexham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a vibrant team at a forward-thinking company that values fresh cooking and high-quality ingredients. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly, supporting talented chefs in delivering exceptional dining experiences. With a focus on teamwork and customer satisfaction, this position offers a dynamic environment where your contributions are vital. Enjoy a range of perks, including tips, discounts, and opportunities for personal development, all while working in a fast-growing business that celebrates its staff and fosters career progression.

Benefits

Tips shared across the team

Staff food on every shift

50% discount on food

28 days holiday pro rata

Competitions and incentives

Christmas and Boxing Day off

Best staff party

Emotional support via charity

Power over pay with Wagestream

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Passion for hospitality and strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of allergens and food safety best practices.

Responsibilities

• Support the Head Chef in maintaining a clean and organized kitchen.
• Assist in food preparation and ensure high standards are met.

Skills

Hospitality

Communication Skills

Food Safety Knowledge

Self-Motivation

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At Lounge you'll be joining a team of real people who love real cooking - fresh, customer led, and with high-quality ingredients. As Kitchen Porter, you'll be making sure all kitchen cleaning and food preparation standards are top notch, supporting our team of talented chefs to make sure every customer leaves happy.
It's pretty simple. Without you, the kitchen just doesn't operate properly. You'll support the Head Chef in the day-to-day running of a clean and well organised kitchen, and jump in when needed to help the rest of the team deliver freshly cooked food on-spec, on-time, every time. Simple!

The Good Stuff

• Tips shared equally across the team, based on hours worked
• Staff food on every shift, regardless of hours worked
• 50% discount on food in all of three brands from day one
• 28 days holiday (inclusive of Bank Holidays) pro rata
• Competitions and incentives (like jetting off on an all expenses paid trip with one of our supplier)
• Christmas and Boxing Day off!
• The best staff party - Loungefest
• Emotional and practical support via the Licenced Trade Charity
• Power over your pay with Wagestream
• Company pension scheme
• Long service awards
• Great opportunity for personal development and career progression in a fast-growing business

What you'll bring

• A natural talent and passion for hospitality.
• Extremely driven and relentless at overcoming challenges or obstacles.
• Good communication skills with the ability to build rapport and trust.
• Self-motivator working at pace with limited supervision whilst adhering to pressure and timescales.
• Strong knowledge of best practice on all things allergens, kitchen essentials and food safety.

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