Kitchen Porter

Chartwells Independent; Lighthorne; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Eurest is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen on a part-time basis, contracted to 32.5 hours per week. You will keep the kitchen clean, help with fast food preparation, and support our chefs to deliver high-quality dishes that delight customers.

Ideal candidates are adaptable, good communicators, reliable, and able to work shifts that include days and nights. Compass Group UK&I emphasises a people-powered culture and focuses on sustainable

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen is an advantage.
• Willingness to work split shifts including days and nights.
• Able to follow food hygiene and safety instructions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of kitchen cleanliness at all times.
• Assist with rapid food preparation in a busy kitchen.
• Support chefs with ingredients, supplies and drinks as needed.
• Ensure high-quality service and receptiveness to customer needs.
• Represent the brand positively and work well in a team.
• Adhere to Food Handling, Hygiene and Health & Safety standards.

Skills

Adaptable

Brilliant communicator

Customer care experience

Reliability

Timekeeping

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Eurest on a part time basis, contracted to 32.5 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 company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here’s an idea of what your shift pattern will be:

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Nights)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)

Could you bring your spark to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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

Our ideal Kitchen Porter will:

• 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

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest

It?s an understatement to say that we?re passionate about what we do, which is why we?re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

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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!