Kitchen Porter

Phyllis Court Club; South Oxfordshire; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious private members' club in South Oxfordshire is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join their team. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, collaborating with team members, and ensuring a safe working environment. Candidates should be passionate about hospitality, possess good communication skills, and are willing to work under pressure. Benefits include a pension scheme, holiday allowance, and complimentary meals.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Complimentary meals in the staff canteen

28 days holiday per year

Qualifications

• Passionate about working in hospitality.
• Willing to work in different areas of the kitchen.
• Organised and able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Clean and operate the dish machine while maintaining hygiene.
• Restock items for chefs as needed throughout the shift.
• Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen equipment.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Good communication skills

Job description

As a Kitchen Porter at Phyllis Court Club you will be part of a fresh food led kitchen environment achieving high standards of culinary expectation for our members. This is a great opportunity for an individual who is serious about being part of a team that creates excellent quality experiences for our members and has a strong team work ethos.

Responsibilities

• Working as part of a team to clean and organise the kitchen.
• Clean and operate the dish machine in a safe and cleanly manner, keeping good hygiene practices to the fore.
• All surfaces to be kept neat and tidy to minimize any potential safety issues.
• Clean all dishes, floors and equipment as directed in a sanitary and timely manner.
• Ensure the staff food provision is monitored and delivered to an acceptable standard.
• Take every opportunity to make the place better than you found it.
• Ability to clean all the kitchen equipment with the correct training in a safe and proper manner.
• Maintain a clean working station whilst adhering to health & safety standards.
• Assist with the cleaning and organisation of kitchen and equipment.
• Restock items for the chefs as needed throughout the shift.
• Assist with safe storage of deliveries with proper rotation and detailed temperature records kept.
• Actively participate and action the company's Food Safety management system (FOOD ALERT).
• To maintain the high levels of hygiene and health and safety.
• Be aware of Health and Safety at Work and Hygiene regulations and report any irregularities to the Senior Sous Chefs or the Head of Operations.
• Practice good personnel hygiene at all times to comply with the Club's policies.
• Report all accidents to the Senior Chef on duty or the Duty Manager.
• Ensure good working relationships with kitchen personnel and all other departments within the Club setting an example to others.
• Attend staff meetings and training sessions as required.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working in hospitality
• Great eye for detail and take pride in a clean and tidy workplace.
• Willing to work in different areas of the kitchen and have good all-round knowledge of a kitchen.
• Be organised and able to work under pressure.
• Team player essential with a flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• High level of professionalism.
• Good personnel hygiene.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter in a busy kitchen environment.
• Previous experience in a private members Club or similar environment.
• First Aid trained or willingness to attain.

Phyllis Court Club is a renowned and exclusive private members' club situated on the picturesque banks of the River Thames in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, UK. With a history spanning over 100 years, we take pride in offering our esteemed members world-class amenities, exceptional service, and unforgettable dining experiences.

Benefits

• Pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Hospitality Rewards (discounts at high street retailers, restaurants, leisure & online)
• Membership of the Institute of Hospitality (on passing probation)
• Option to join the UK Healthcare Cash Plan Scheme (on passing probation)
• 28 days holiday per year (including bank holidays)
• Complimentary meals in the staff canteen
• Complimentary parking onsite
• Gym & Swim at the Fitness Centre at designated times for staffInclusion in the Above and Beyond staff recognition scheme
• Staff Accommodation (upon request & based on availability)

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties to be performed by the employee. This job description may be altered to reflect the business needs of the company.