Kitchen Porter

Elior; Romsey; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company is seeking a passionate Kitchen Assistant/Porter to join their team in Romsey, UK. The role involves ensuring kitchen cleanliness, supporting chefs, and providing excellent customer service. Candidates should have catering experience and effective communication skills. The position includes 35 hours of work per week with opportunities for career progression and generous benefits, including free on-site lunches and flexible working hours.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years

Family Leave options

Paid Charity Leave

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Focus on front-line service.
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit.
• Catering experience essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough knowledge of the menu and special offers.
• Keep the kitchen area clean, well-presented, and stocked.
• Support the Chef(s) with food prep.
• Operate relevant equipment safely.
• Operate the till as required.
• Adhere to COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Communication skills

Team spirit

Catering experience

Job description

Are you a passionate Kitchen Assistant/Porter? If so, we’d love you to join our team!

Lexington Independents is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates shortlisted for this role will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

Job Description

As a Kitchen Assistant/Porter, you will have responsibilities and opportunities to grow, becoming a key member of our team.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure thorough knowledge of the menu and special offers to provide relevant information to customers
• Keep the kitchen area clean, well-presented, and stocked
• Support the Chef(s) with food prep and maintaining high standards in the kitchen environment
• Operate relevant equipment safely and report maintenance issues
• Operate the till as required, following correct procedures
• Adhere to COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations, reporting incidents as necessary

Working Pattern: 35 hours per week

Skills and Experience:

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focus on front-line service
• Excellent communication skills and team spirit
• Catering experience essential

Benefits:

We offer generous rewards and benefits, including:

• FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches to stay nourished and energized
• Flexible Working: Full-time and part-time roles with flexible shift patterns
• 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years
• Family Leave options
• Paid Charity Leave: Two additional days for charity work

Opportunities for career progression and community connection, mental health support, wellbeing benefits, and financial schemes are also available.