Kitchen Porter

Gather & Gather UK; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company based in Slough is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness, preparing fresh food, and supporting chefs. Ideal candidates are adaptable, possess strong communication skills, and have customer care experience. This full-time position offers opportunities for career progression within a company that values its employees.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high quality customer care.
• Ability to work under pressure.
• Take initiative and make decisions that benefit customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare fresh food efficiently.
• Ensure chefs have all necessary ingredients.
• Serve high-quality food and drinks.

Skills

Communication skills

Adaptability

Customer care

Time management

Team player

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 38 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 and 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 some 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:

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 Candidate

• 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 time‑keeping and reliability

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!