Kitchen Porter

Avanti; Leicester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen staff in maintaining cleanliness and smooth operations. The role involves cleaning kitchen areas, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring hygiene standards are upheld in a collaborative environment. This position is ideal for individuals looking to contribute positively in a fast-paced setting.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Eligibility for NUS Card and CSSC membership

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment.
• Understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of all kitchen areas and corridors.
• Washing of kitchen equipment and crockery for staff.
• Ensure cleanliness during service times.

Skills

Food hygiene

Systematic instructions following

Communication

Job description

Are you looking for a hands-on role in a busy kitchen environment?

We’re seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to support our kitchen and food & beverage teams.

You'll play a key role in keeping our kitchen areas clean, ensuring crockery and cutlery are ready for service, and assisting with food preparation—helping to create a smooth dining experience for everyone.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and supportive environment.

If you are looking for a role where you can make a positive impact within a supportive, collaborative team then we want to hear form you!

Govinda's is dedicated to promoting healthy minds and bodies through nutritious and delicious vegetarian meals. With 10 years of experience, our philosophy is to inspire people to feel good in every aspect of their lives through enjoyable and nourishing food.

We understand the importance of meeting individual needs, by promoting a better understanding of nutrition and the importance of a balanced and varied diet.

Why should you apply

Avanti exists to help each person become a well-rounded human being through intellectual, moral and spiritual growth, and so make the world a better place.

You will be working in a fantastic environment, with:

• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

What will you do?

• Daily cleaning of all kitchen areas, staff canteens and kitchen corridors
• The washing of all kitchen equipment for the chefs and all crockery and cutlery for the restaurant service staff
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean during service times and that all walk through areas are kept clear of any obstruction and that floors are kept dry.
• Communicate effectively with all staff

What are we looking for?

• The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
• Ability to follow strict instructions in a systematic and consistent manner
• Understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health and safety
• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

Please view the full Job Description for more information on the responsibilities and essential criteria required for this role.

Further information

Avanti Schools Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

Diversity and Inclusion

We want to make sure we are attracting the widest possible range of people and ensure that they are accepted, understood and treated equally when they work here. This means we will work hard to understand that each employee is unique and ensuring that individuals or groups are not treated differently or less favourably on the basis of specific characteristics.

Such characteristics include (but are not limited to) age, disability, gender including transgender, race, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, and how the school supports pregnant women and new parents.

Avanti Fields School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.We welcome applications from both men and women of all ages from any background and from candidates with disabilities.