Kitchen Porter

Compass Group; Manchester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A well-established catering company in Manchester is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter for part-time work. This role involves maintaining a clean kitchen, preparing food, and ensuring chefs have everything they need to serve high-quality dishes. Ideal candidates will demonstrate strong communication skills, adaptability, and a commitment to exceptional customer care. You will benefit from training, career development opportunities, and numerous employee perks. Join us in creating a positive environment for all.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen environment with a focus on cleanliness.
• Ability to work under pressure in a busy setting.
• Strong communication skills for team interactions.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare fresh food efficiently.
• Support chefs by ensuring necessary supplies are available.
• Serve food and beverages with a focus on quality.
• Comply with hygiene standards.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer care experience

Initiative

Pressure handling

Timekeeping

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at CH&CO on a part time basis, contracted to 24 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 a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Working with us has its perks!

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

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

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

Could you bring your spark to CH&CO? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

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

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

CH&CO, a part of 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!