Kitchen Porter

The Hillside; Royal Hillsborough; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform

Flexible working

Staff discounts

Training

Job summary

The Hillside in Hillsborough is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our kitchen team. The role requires flexibility with shifts including evenings and weekends and a total of 40 hours per week (4 days on, 3 days off). The rate of pay is up to £12.71 per hour, with full training provided.

Reporting to the Head Kitchen Porter and Head Chef, you will maintain hygiene, assist with washing and storage of wares, and support a fast-paced, customer-focused kitchen environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 6 months experience in a similar environment.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to use own initiative.
• Excellent team player.
• Ability to work independently.
• Experience in kitchen roles desirable but full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Ensure crockery, cutlery and glassware are washed, dried and stored properly.
• Clean pots, pans and equipment and store them correctly.
• Carry out cleaning duties as outlined in standard procedures.
• Maintain the cleanliness of the refuse area and empty kitchen bins regularly.
• Be aware of hazardous substances and wear protective clothing as directed.

Skills

Excellent Communication skills

Team player

Ability to use own initiative

Independent worker

Job description

We have an excellent opportunity to join our kitchen team in The Hillside, Hillsborough as a Kitchen Porter.

You will ideally have at least 6 months experience in a similar environment, have an outgoing personality and enjoy working in a fast-paced, customer-focused environment. Reporting to the Head Kitchen Porter and Head Chef, you will ensure that all equipment, crockery, cutlery and glassware are washed and stored correctly and will ensure that the wash-up area is maintained in a hygienic manner.

The ideal candidate will be fully flexible as shifts will include evenings and weekends. This is a full time position - 4 days on 3 days off 40 hours a week. Rate of pay is up to £12.71 per hour

The Role will involve:

• Ensuring all items of crockery, cutlery & glassware are washed properly, dried and stored correctly.
• The cleaning of pots, pans & equipment and ensuring they are correctly stored
• Carrying out cleaning duties as outlined on standard procedures
• Maintaining the cleanliness of refuse area and ensure kitchen bins regularly emptied
• To be aware of hazardous substances and to ensure that relative protective clothing is worn and directions followed correctly.

The Successful Candidate will have:

• Excellent Communication skills
• A minimum of 6 months experience in a similar environment.
• Ability to use own initiative
• Excellent team player
• The ability to assert themselves in a busy environment
• Ability to work independently

Experience working in a similar role within a kitchen environment would be desirable for this position, but not essential as full training will be provided.

The Hillside offers staff:

• 29days holiday
• Online training for work and personal development
• Company discount card offering 20% off food in various outlets including Bullitt Hotel, Little Wing Pizzeria, The National and The Cloth Ear
• Uniform
• Flexible working
• Seasonal parties
• Online and Classroom Training

The Hillside is an equal opportunities employer.

The Hillside reserve the right to apply enhanced shortlisting criteria

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