Kitchen Porter

Abbeyfield Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Abbeyfield Group is seeking a Kitchen Porter for Speedwell Court, a care home that values the well-being of its residents. The role involves ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly, engaging with residents, and maintaining high hygiene standards. This full-time position offers competitive pay and various employee benefits, including professional development and a vibrant work environment.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Generous paid leave

Refer a friend scheme

Life Assurance

Pay progression

Learning and career development opportunities

Company pension

Discounted gym membership

Shop and save vouchers

Medical cashback scheme

Qualifications

• Relevant certificate in Food Hygiene Level 3 or willingness to complete.
• Strong communication and organisational skills required.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen and store areas clean and hygienic.
• Manage incoming deliveries and correct storage of goods.
• Prepare and transport food to the dining area.

Skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Excellent organisational skills

Team player and initiative

Education

Food Hygiene Level 3 certificate

Job description

We have an exciting new opportunity at Speedwell Court for a Kitchen Porter to join our team!

The role is based on a full time contract of 40 hours. Shift times are 07.30-17.30 4 days per week. This will include alternate weekend shifts.

About us:

Speedwell Court is a beautiful, purpose built home that provides an exclusive setting and high quality residential and Dementia care to its elderly residents. Staff are committed to looking after the health and wellbeing of residents. This includes providing a range of activities to get involved with, serving delicious, nutritious meals and helping them to enjoy their lives to fullest.

The role:

As a Kitchen Porter you will work alongside our other kitchen staff and Catering Manager to ensure the residents receive healthy and nutritious meals.

As a Kitchen Porter your tasks will include -

• Keeping all kitchen and store areas clean and hygienic
• Spending time getting to know the residents, their dietary requirements and preferences
• Managing incoming deliveries and the correct storage of goods
• To be responsible for the daily use of catering equipment, monitoring usage and reporting any issues
• Completing food and drink preparation and transporting prepared food to the relevant dining area to be served.

About You:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organisational skills
• Ability to be a team player, but also use own initiative
• A relevant certificate in Food Hygiene Level 3, or be willing to complete this.

What Abbeyfield Offer You:

Starting hourly pay rate: £12.21.

At Abbeyfield, we are committed to rewarding our staff for their hard work. Our benefits include:

• Competitive pay
• Generous paid leave
• Unlimited opportunities to earn £500 via our 'refer a friend' scheme
• Life Assurance
• Pay progression within role
• Learning and career development opportunities
• Company pension
• Discounted gym membership
• Shop and save vouchers
• Medical cashback scheme allowing costs of medical expenses (dental, opticians and much more) to be claimed back
• Opportunity to obtain a 'Blue Light Card', offering discounts in various locations.

If you would like to be considered for the role of Kitchen Porter at Speedwell Court, please click apply on this advert and someone will be in contact to discuss the role in more detail with you.