Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team as a Kitchen Porter at a leading food travel expert at Heathrow Airport. In this role, you'll thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, contributing to culinary excellence while enjoying flexible scheduling and employee discounts. With a focus on teamwork and food safety, you'll assist in preparing dishes and supporting chefs, all while being part of a diverse and inclusive culture. If you love food and travel, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Employee discounts up to 50%

Free meals during shifts

Flexible scheduling

Training and development programs

Health and wellbeing programs

Pension plans

Life assurance

Cycle to Work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work in a fast-paced kitchen environment.
• Must be 18 or over for certain responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Assist with deliveries and manage stock rotation.
• Maintain kitchen and food safety standards.
• Support fellow chefs and prepare ingredients.

Skills

Teamwork

Time Management

Food Safety Standards

Basic Cooking Skills

Education

No formal education required

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About the Role

Kitchen Porter at Evergreen, Heathrow Airport T3 AS.

Pay Rate: £13.15 + an incentive of £1.20 for hours worked between midnight and 6 AM, totaling £14.00 per hour.

Shift pattern: 3:00 AM - 11:00 PM

Successful candidates will need to provide references for the last 5 years and undergo a Criminal Record Check in accordance with Airport Security Regulations.

Applicants must be 18 or over for certain responsibilities, including handling and serving alcohol.

Join Our Team

Become a Kitchen Porter and thrive in a fast-paced kitchen environment, contributing to culinary excellence.

If you love food and travel, we are the global food travel experts, offering a variety of food and drink options for travelers at Heathrow.

We collaborate with over 500 brands, including our own creations like Upper Crust, Millie’s Cookies, Café Local, and Beer House, as well as franchises such as M&S, Starbucks, Burger King, The Breakfast Club, and BrewDog.

Why Join SSP?

• Enjoy up to 50% employee discounts across SSP brands and franchises in the UK.
• Benefit from flexible scheduling to support your lifestyle.
• Receive a free meal during your shifts.
• Access training, apprenticeships, and development programs, including the Duty Manager Development Programme.
• Use the Help@Hand app for shopping discounts, GP appointments, 24/7 helpline, and wellbeing support.
• Benefit from health and wellbeing programs, including the Retail Trust, flexible work arrangements, and family-friendly leave.
• Be part of our diverse and inclusive culture, with networks such as LGBTQ+, Women’s Network, Neurodiversity, and Disability.
• Participate in activities like Barista Competitions, Millie’s Cookies Ice Off Challenge, and Superstars Recognition.
• Enjoy financial benefits like pension plans, life assurance, share schemes, Cycle to Work, and competitive pay rates.

Main Duties of a Kitchen Porter

• Assist with deliveries.
• Prepare meats and vegetables.
• Support fellow chefs.
• Manage stock rotation.
• Maintain kitchen and food safety standards.
• Manage time effectively for prep and service.
• Measure ingredients and portion sizes accurately.
• Perform cleaning duties as directed by the Kitchen Manager.
• Cook dishes confidently from the menu.

If you believe you belong at SSP, apply now and start an exciting new chapter!

SSP is an equal opportunity employer, committed to recruiting and retaining talented individuals from diverse backgrounds, skills, and perspectives.