Kitchen Porter

NHS; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The NHS is looking for a Kitchen Porter in London. This entry-level position involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting with food preparation, and adhering to hygiene and safety standards. Flexible hours are available, with immediate start options and competitive pay reflecting London's higher living costs.

Benefits

Sick pay

Birthday days off

Free Meals

Qualifications

• Entry-level role with no formal training required.
• On-the-job training available.
• Knowledge of food hygiene is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining kitchen cleanliness and hygiene.
• Assisting with food preparation tasks.
• Proper waste disposal according to hygiene regulations.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Basic Food Preparation

Hygiene knowledge

Health and Safety standards

Job description

Communication skills. Collaborative teamwork skills. Maintaining kitchen cleanliness:. Washing up the pans, pots, crockery, cleaning, sterilising, and sanitising the workstations, kitchen stoves and surfaces, and tidying up the kitchen area.. Stock Management:. Unloading and putting the deliveries away, organising supplies, and ensuring all the stock levels are adequately filled.. Waste disposal:. Properly disposing of kitchen waste and ensuring that it is handled according to hygiene regulations.. Supporting the Kitchen and Culinary Team:. Assisting with food prep tasks and duties, like slicing, chopping, peeling, and washing the vegetables and raw poultry, fish, meat, chicken.... etc.. Food Safety:. Adhering to strict hygiene and food safety standards.. Physical demands:. The job can be physically demanding requiring a lot of standing and moving around the kitchen.. Flexible hours kitchen porters often work flexible hours including evening's weekends and shifts.. Training and qualifications:. Entry level role: The kitchen porter is typically an entry-level job so formal training or experience is not always required.. On-the-Job-Training: Many kitchen porters gain experience through on the job training learning from experienced chefs and cooks.. Loading and unloading the dishwasher & cleaning the equipment. Basic Hygiene Knowledge: Knowledge of food hygiene and safety is essential for this role.. Salary expectations:. Varied Salary Ranges:. Salaries for kitchen porters can vary depending on location experience and the type of establishment.. Higher Salaries in London:. London typically offers higher salaries for kitchen porters compared to other areas of the UK.. Finding a Kitchen Porter Job:. Online Job Boards: websites like Indeed, Caterer and Job Today are good resources for finding Kitchen Porter jobs.. Recruitment Agencies: Blue Arrow and other recruitment agencies specialise in hospitality and catering jobs.. Restaurant Chains and Hotels: Consider applying directly to restaurants, bars, and hotels in your area.. Network with Industry Professionals: reach out to people you know in the hospitality industry for job leads.. . - Ensuring that all kitchen sections, kitchen areas, workstations, hobs, pots, pans, cutleries, crockeries, kitchen items, kitchen utensils, hobs, and bowls are washed, sanitised, sterilised, dried up, and stored correctly, carefully, and safely.. . . Resposibilities of successful candidates:. - Emptying the rubbish bins, sweeping, and mopping the floors.. - Basic Food Preparation skills. - Communications skills.. - Punctuality skills. - Positive Attitude. - Initiative skills. - Collaborative skills. - Teamwork skills. - Hygiene skills. - Hygiene standards. - Hygiene procedures. - Health and Safety skills. - Health and Safety procedures. - Health and Safety standards. - Knife skills. - Good concentration for extended periods of time. - Able to work in a fast-paced environment. . - Experience as a kitchen Assistant/Chef/Head Chef . . DO NOT APPLY OF YOU DON'T LIVE CLOSE BY

Experience: Required
Languages: English – Advanced
Employment: Full-time
Schedule: Monday-Friday 07:30-15:00
Salary: £50 – £90 hourly
Benefits: Sick pay Birthday days off Free Meals and a lot more
Starting time: Immediate start!

About NHS:

Getting to meet new people, you enjoy your job,however, it's stressful, and it is harder than it looks.