Kitchen Porter

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Kitchen Porter at Speedwell Court, where you'll play a vital role in ensuring our residents enjoy healthy, nutritious meals. This full-time position offers a supportive environment where you can grow and develop your skills. Enjoy competitive pay, generous leave, and a range of benefits including life assurance and career development opportunities. If you have a passion for food and care, this is the perfect opportunity for you to make a difference in the lives of our residents.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Generous Paid Leave

Refer a Friend Scheme

Life Assurance

Pay Progression

Learning and Career Development

Company Pension

Discounted Gym Membership

Shop and Save Vouchers

Medical Cashback Scheme

Qualifications

• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.
• Willingness to obtain Food Hygiene Level 3 certification.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen areas.
• Manage deliveries and food storage effectively.
• Assist in food preparation and service.

Skills

Verbal Communication

Organizational Skills

Teamwork

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.