Kitchen Porter

Chartwells Independent; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 16,000; Part time

Job summary

Eurest is recruiting a Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen on a part-time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week. The role focuses on cleanliness, fast preparation of fresh food, and supporting chefs to deliver high-quality dishes in a busy environment.

The successful candidate will be adaptable, a strong communicator, and a reliable team player who upholds food safety and hygiene standards and embodies Eurest's service ethos.

Qualifications

• Be adaptable and able to embrace changing priorities.
• Excellent communicator and able to build relationships quickly.
• Experience delivering high quality customer care in a fast-paced environment.
• Strive for excellence with motivation and initiative.
• Able to work under pressure and maintain reliability.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean to a high standard.
• Prepare fresh food quickly in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure chefs have what they need to cook.
• Prepare blended drinks and serve high-quality food.
• Be an enthusiastic team player and represent Eurest well.
• Comply with Food Handling, Hygiene, Health and Safety standards.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Customer care

Food hygiene

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Eurest on a part time basis, contracted to 30 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.

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

Could you bring your spark to Eurest? Here’s what you need to know before applying:

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

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.

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

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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!