Kitchen Porter

John Lewis; Northampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and support food preparation tasks. The ideal candidate will hold a Level 1 Food and Hygiene Certificate, demonstrate strong time management and organizational skills, and work well in a team. This position offers flexible working days and competitive pay in a vibrant hospitality environment.

Benefits

Flexible working days

Holiday pay

Pension opportunities

On site training

Qualifications

• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively.
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Keep all kitchen work surfaces clean and sanitized.
• Sweep and mop floors.
• Wash cookware, utensils, and cutlery.
• Help with routine food prep tasks when needed.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Level 1 Food and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter

Location: Brackmills - NN4 7PN

Pay rate: £12.45-13.48 per hour

Hours: Ad hoc/bank work over 7 days a week, typical shift 7am to 2.30pm

Overview

Hospitality Assistant required to work within our client's head office kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Keep all kitchen work surfaces (counters, sinks, stoves, walls, large equipment) clean and sanitised
• Sweep and mop floors
• Be ready to clean up spills to avoid hindering operations
• Wash cookware, utensils and cutlery
• Take out the rubbish
• Help with routine food prep tasks (such as peeling and chopping vegetables) when needed
• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities
• Work well within a team and communicate openly with others
• Build relationships with colleagues to create a team spirit, having fun and celebrating success
• Be at work on time, well presented and ready to be a brand ambassador
• Front of House KP - Operating dishwasher, putting away, mop floors
• Back of House KP - Potwash, empty bins, take delivery
• Level 1 Food and Hygiene Certificate required (we are able to provide you with a link for online training for this)

Qualifications

• Level 1 Food and Hygiene Certificate required (we are able to provide you with a link for online training for this)

Benefits

• Flexible working days (dependant on demand)
• Holiday pay
• Pension opportunities
• On site training

This is a great opportunity to join our amazing agency team of temporary workers, making a difference within one of the UK's leading high end retailers. If you meet the requirements for this position and are looking for an exciting opportunity in the hospitality industry, please apply today!

Job Types: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract, Covering for long term sickness.