Kitchen Porter

Houston & Hawkes Ltd; Slough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic catering company for a Kitchen Porter. This role offers flexibility and a chance to grow within the hospitality sector. As part of a supportive team, you'll ensure high standards of cleanliness and assist with food preparation, all while enjoying a range of employee benefits. If you're passionate about food and eager to build a career in hospitality, this position could be your perfect fit. Join a vibrant team dedicated to creating memorable experiences for customers and take the first step in your culinary journey.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance

Company events

Recognition schemes

Family friendly support

Uniform provided

Free meals at work

Membership of CODE for Hospitality Professionals

Qualifications

• Keen to get involved within the kitchen and maintain cleanliness.
• Team-oriented with a strong work ethic and interest in hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and sanitation of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation and manage waste disposal.
• Carry out deep cleaning duties as per company guidelines.

Skills

Strong work ethic

Team player

Interest in hospitality career

Job description

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Base pay range

Job role: Kitchen Porter
Location: Slough
Salary: £12.77 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 37.5 hours

Houston & Hawkes are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team, providing a first-class service based at our contract in Slough. If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.

Kitchen Porter Duties

• Ensuring that high standards of cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen areas and equipment are kept throughout service.
• Collecting and washing up dirty pots and pans.
• Keeping work surfaces, walls and floors clean and sanitised at all times.
• Ensuring that crockery, cutlery and equipment are clean and ready for service.
• Helping with basic food preparation and cooking tasks when required.
• Managing the emptying of bins, waste and recycling in the kitchen.
• Carrying out weekly and monthly deep cleaning duties in line with company guidelines.

Kitchen Porter Requirements

• Strong work ethic - keen to get involved within the kitchen.
• Great team player - happy to help others out.
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career within hospitality.

Kitchen Porter Additional Benefits

• Contributory pension scheme.
• Free access to the company Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life assurance.
• Company events including all company Christmas and summer parties.
• Recognition schemes and people awards.
• Family friendly support.
• Uniform provided.
• Free meals at work.
• Membership of CODE exclusively for Hospitality Professionals.

Who We Are

Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our upbeat, creative and sustainable food offer. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants and delis in conjunction with clients' hospitality and events requirements. We are socially responsible, mad about Great British produce, and dedicated to our talented teams. We offer dedicated training for all our team members with clear career plans to assist in your future development.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Other

Industries

Food and Beverage Services and Hospitality