Kitchen Porter

Gather + Gather; Stevenage; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training

Wellbeing strategy and EAP

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Job summary

CH&CO, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to support a busy kitchen in Stevenage on a full-time basis. You will help maintain cleanliness and assist chefs to ensure smooth service, with opportunities for development within a supportive team.

The role rewards dedication with training, wellbeing initiatives, and a range of benefits as part of a growing team. You will be joining a brand focused on quality and customer care.

Qualifications

• Experience in fast-paced kitchen or hospitality environments.
• Strong interpersonal skills and a can-do attitude.
• Willingness to learn and take direction from chefs and supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in the kitchen at all times.
• Assist with food preparation and ensure chefs have what they need.
• Prepare beverages and serve high-quality dishes to customers.
• Be an enthusiastic team player supporting the kitchen and broader team.
• Represent CH&CO and uphold a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations at all times.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer care

Reliability

Timekeeping

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at CH&CO on a full time basis, contracted to 40 hours per week.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Benefits

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities - We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy - including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• A holiday purchase scheme
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

Your Key Responsibilities Will Include

• Ensuring the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanliness
• Working quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen
• Guaranteeing our chefs have everything they need to make our fresh dishes
• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our Ideal Kitchen Porter Will

• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience delivering high quality customer care
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

Job Reference: com/2010/48182001/52840872/BU #Gather and Gather

CH&CO, a part of 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!