Kitchen Porter

Marylebone Cricket Club (Catering); London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the Kitchen Porter team at Lord's, the iconic venue for cricket! This role includes maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, washing dishes, and distributing food during events. Ideal for enthusiastic individuals with a willingness to learn, no prior experience needed as full training will be provided.

Benefits

London Living Wage plus holiday pay

Full and paid training provided

Progression and promotion opportunities

Casual work with excellent flexibility

Fun team culture and social possibilities

Qualifications

• Applicants must be over the age of 18.
• Comfortable to walk and stand during shifts and carry out manual handling tasks.
• Good command of English.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning and sanitising meal preparation areas and kitchen appliances.
• Washing dirty dishes and cooking equipment.
• Complying with Health and Safety procedures.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Willingness to learn

Education

Basic Food Hygiene knowledge including Food Hygiene Level 2

Tools

COSHH qualification/knowledge

Job description

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Would you like the opportunity to work at Lord's, the Home of Cricket and the most famous cricket ground in the world?

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join our Kitchen Porter team ahead of another busy cricket season at Lord's.

Lord's is a sports and events venue where the best wants to perform, both on and off the field. We take pride in our reputation for providing some of the finest food and service within the sports industry.

If you believe you have what it takes to join our team, then we would love to hear from you!

Our Values

EXCELLENCE

• Striving for excellence in every aspect of the MCC’s operations.
• Valuing continuous improvement, pushing boundaries to achieve the best outcomes for Members, players and visitors.
• From the world-class cricket schedule to the maintenance of Lord’s Cricket Ground, we aim to drive forward the game of cricket.

TEAMWORK

• Creating a cohesive and supportive environment to create shared goals and responsibilities.
• Success in our team performance benefit all who come to Lord’s.
• By valuing teamwork at MCC we create a positive and inclusive environment.

INTEGRITY

• Striving for honesty, fairness and ethical conduct in all aspects of cricket.
• Integrity, both on and off the field of play, is at the heart of MCC.
• Promote a culture of sportsmanship celebrated by those within the Club and those who visit to play or watch.

About the Role

• Cleaning and sanitising all meal preparation areas as well as kitchen walls, stoves, sinks, ovens, and grills.
• Sweeping and mopping all kitchen areas during shifts and at the end of shifts.
• Washing dirty dishes, cutting boards, utensils, and cooking equipment.
• Distribution of plated and non-plated food to areas around the ground as necessary.
• Ensuring cleaning schedules are complete and up to date.
• Maintaining clean floors, surfaces, and all kitchen appliances.
• Emptying, re-lining, and washing garbage cans as required.
• Complying with Health and Safety procedures at all times.
• Complying with the Club uniform policy and personal protective equipment (PPE) as required.

If you have experience or an interest in developing your skills as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, or Logistics Assistant, apply for this role today!

Additional Information

Zero-hours contract offering flexibility.

About Company

Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) owns Lord’s Cricket Ground in St. John's Wood, London. It is an exceptional venue, steeped in history and grandeur, with our own in-house Catering, Hospitality and Events team renowned for delivering events & experiences of the highest quality.

• Due to the use of heavy machinery, applicants must be over the age of 18.
• Comfortable to walk and stand during the shift and carry out frequent manual handling tasks.
• Positive attitude and a willingness to learn and work as part of a team.
• Ability to work well under pressure and be flexible.
• Good command of English with the ability to communicate confidently.
• Honest, reliable, and hardworking.
• Self-starter who has a committed work ethic.
• Due to the nature of event days, weekend and evening work will be required.

Desired Skills

• Previous experience in a similar role or environment.
• Basic COSHH qualification/knowledge.
• Basic Food Hygiene knowledge including Food Hygiene Level 2.

About Company

#LoveLords

MCC and Lord’s are renowned worldwide and are synonymous with excellence, prestige and providing exceptional experiences to all who visit us, and it’s the team at Lord’s that makes that happen.

Throughout the year, we recruit for seasonal-based casual roles, that play a crucial role in delivering great cricket experiences for all.

DE&I

MCC is committed to ensuring that cricket is a game for all, and that Lord’s is a Ground where everyone feels welcome.

We want MCC to be an organisation that welcomes all manner of lifestyles and perspectives, that embraces diversity and fosters inclusion. As a Club we are committed to delivering progressive plans to ensure that Lord’s is accessible to all.

• London Living Wage (plus holiday pay).
• No experience needed (Full & paid training provided).
• Progression & Promotion opportunities.
• Casual work with excellent flexibility.
• Involvement in the event and being part of the cricket atmosphere!
• Fun team culture and social possibilities.