Kitchen Porter

Gather & Gather UK; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering firm is seeking a part-time Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen operations in Manchester. You will ensure cleanliness, assist chefs, and provide excellent customer care. Ideal candidates are adaptable, reliable, and have a strong commitment to quality service. The position offers opportunities for training and development, along with great benefits like life assurance and employee discounts.

Benefits

Operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Access to high-street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality customer care.
• Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen at all times.
• Prepare fresh food efficiently.
• Support chefs to ensure everything is in place.
• Serve high-quality food and drinks.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I positively.
• Comply with food safety and hygiene standards.

Skills

Customer care

Adaptability

Time management

Teamwork

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 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 a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits & Development

• 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 great high‑street discount vouchers

Shift Pattern

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

Key Responsibilities

• 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

Ideal Kitchen Porter

• 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

Job Reference: com/2912/48289001/52709786/BU #Gather and Gather

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!