Kitchen Porter

Eurest UK; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Earn up to £500 when you refer a fri

Comprehensive pension scheme

Job summary

Eurest UK is recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join our team on a full-time basis. The role is 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, daytime shifts, in Southampton. You will be the engine room of the kitchen, keeping areas clean, safe and ready for our chefs to create fresh dishes.

We value teamwork, reliability, and a proactive approach. The role offers a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for career development within Eurest.

Qualifications

• Adaptable to changing priorities.
• Strong communication with team and chefs.
• Capable of working under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Punctual and reliable with timekeeping.
• Commitment to cleanliness and health/safety standards.
• Collaborative team player with a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of kitchen cleanliness and safety.
• Ensure chefs have what they need to prepare dishes.
• Assist with food prep in a fast-paced kitchen.
• Work effectively as part of a team to support service.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Reliability

Job description

About Us

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week, working Monday to Friday, days.

You're the engine room of the kitchen. You'll keep everything clean, safe and ready to go, so our chefs can focus on creating great food.

What You'll Do

• Keeping the kitchen to a high standard of cleanliness
• Making sure our chefs have everything they need to make our fresh dishes
• Helping to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen
• Being an enthusiastic team player
• Representing Eurest and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Hygiene and Health & Safety standards

What We Offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About You

• Be adaptable and embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator who easily builds relationships
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Be able to work under pressure
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated way
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

We're people-powered at Eurest

It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting

Job Reference: com/0311/99248001/52766584/BU #Eurest

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!