Kitchen Porter

Searcys; London; On-site; GBP 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic catering company in London is seeking a Kitchen Porter to ensure cleanliness and support kitchen operations at the Inner Temple. The role includes maintenance checks, food preparation, and working collaboratively under pressure. Candidates must have a positive attitude and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £28,800 plus overtime and a variety of unique benefits.

Benefits

50% discount across venues

Enrolment into pension scheme

All overtime paid

Holidays in line with Inn's closure

Access to everyday discounts

Employee assistance programme

Enrolment into Champagne School

Meals provided on shift

Annual celebration event

Cycle to work scheme

Your birthday off

Day off to volunteer

Qualifications

• Must maintain the highest standards of cleanliness in kitchens.
• Team player to work in all areas of the kitchen as per rota.
• Familiar with Health and Safety, and Food Safety legislation.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness in all kitchen and service areas.
• Check areas for maintenance and repairs.
• Involved in food preparation and service.

Skills

Can do attitude

Excellent communication skills

Supportive team player

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Company Searcys – Inner Temple location

Searcys is looking for a Kitchen Porter to join the team at the Inner Temple. As Kitchen Porter, you will play an integral part in the smooth running of all aspects of the catering operation within the venue. The Honourable Society of The Inner Temple, situated on the banks of the Thames, is one of the few remaining Georgian style event halls in the City of London. It offers a unique backdrop to a wide variety of events, including its surroundings of a three-acre garden.

Salary: £28,800, plus paid overtime

Hours: 40 hours per week

Benefits

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• All overtime paid
• Holidays in line with the Inn's closure
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance programme
• Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
• Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Annual celebration event
• Cycle to work scheme
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice

Key Responsibilities

• To ensure all areas of the kitchens and service areas on all floors are maintained to the highest standards of cleanliness.
• To work in all areas of the kitchen according to the weekly rota.
• To ensure all areas are regularly checked for maintenance and repairs.
• To comply with all Health and Safety, and Food Safety legislation.
• To receive, count, inspect and store goods and/or equipment and dispensing them to different departments.
• Waste management.
• To be involved in some food preparation and service.

Qualifications

• Can do attitude
• Excellent communication skills
• Supportive team player
• Ability to work under pressure

Additional Information

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, founded in 1847. Working with us gives you an opportunity to be part of London’s most prestigious events, with mentoring from skilled colleagues and a chance to be part of a storied hospitality legacy.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special and proud to belong to an established employer with a rich history.

To find out more about Searcys, please visit our website at the organisation’s site.