Kitchen Porter

Baxterstorey; Southampton; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering services company in Southampton is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain a well-organised kitchen and support the culinary team. Responsibilities include dishwashing, kitchen cleanliness, and food preparation. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills and physical stamina. A Full UK driving licence is required. Various benefits are offered, including 28 days holiday and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available via Perkbox app

Qualifications

• Must hold a Full UK driving licence.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using industrial dishwashers.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food preparation areas.
• Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent (preferred)

Job description

Overview

Do you have a passion for maintaining a well organised, clean kitchen that runs like a well-oiled machine? Do you have stamina, good attention to detail and communication skills? BaxterStorey is looking for a Kitchen Porter to support a collaborative team and contribute to delivering exceptional experiences.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing - Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using industrial dishwashers


• Kitchen cleanliness - Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food preparation areas. Empty rubbish bins and ensure proper disposal of waste materials


• Food preparation - Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients


• Inventory management - Assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients


• Compliance with health and safety - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order

Qualifications

• No formal education required, but a high school diploma or equivalent may be preferred


• Physical stamina and ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects


• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions


• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is a plus


• Strong communication and teamwork skills


• Must hold a Full UK driving licence

Benefits

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays


• Plus your birthday off


• 3 volunteering days


• 3 days grandparent leave


• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave


• Secondary carer leave


• Wedding/commitment day leave


• Free meals on shift


• Bespoke training and development opportunities


• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels


• Pension and life insurance


• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema


• Wellbeing hub


• Access to employee assistance programme


• Cycle to work scheme