Kitchen Porter

Elettromeccanica Cassarino; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A food service company in Plymouth is seeking a Kitchen Assistant to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen, support food preparation, and adhere to food hygiene regulations. The ideal candidate must possess a Food and Hygiene/Safety Level 2 certificate and show a commitment to hygiene and safety standards. This full-time role offers a supportive team environment and paid holiday entitlement in line with UK regulations.

Benefits

Full-time hours with consistent scheduling

Paid holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Basic DBS required.
• Proof of Address required.
• Proof of National Insurance required.
• Credit Report required.
• Right to Work required.
• 36 month employment history required.
• Food and Hygiene/Safety Level 2 certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen.
• Wash, dry, and store kitchen utensils and equipment.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely.
• Assist with basic food preparation under supervision.
• Manage waste and follow recycling procedures.
• Ensure cleaning tasks meet hygiene and safety standards.
• Restock kitchen supplies as needed.
• Support chefs during busy service periods.
• Adhere to food hygiene regulations.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen, including floors, work surfaces, and storage areas.
• Wash, dry, and store pots, pans, cutlery, and crockery promptly and efficiently.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and correctly.
• Assist with basic food preparation (such as peeling, chopping, or portioning ingredients) under supervision.
• Empty bins, manage waste, and follow recycling procedures.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are carried out according to hygiene and safety standards.
• Restock and organize kitchen supplies as needed.
• Support chefs and front-of-house staff during busy service periods.
• Adhere to health and safety, fire safety, and food hygiene regulations.

Requirements

• Basic DBS
• Proof of Address
• Proof of National Insurance
• Credit Report
• Right to Work
• 36 month employment history
• Food and Hygiene/Safety Level 2 certificate

Benefits

• Full-time hours with consistent scheduling
• Paid holiday entitlement (in line with UK regulations)
• Pension contributions
• Supportive and friendly team environment