Kitchen Porter

Compass Group UK; Thatcham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to maintain a high standard of cleanliness in the kitchen and support chefs in preparing fresh, quality food. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and a passion for providing excellent customer service. This full-time role is based in Thatcham, England, with competitive benefits including training opportunities and a holiday purchase scheme.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Life assurance scheme

Personal Development and Training opportunities

Wellbeing strategy with Employee Assistance Programme

Regular social events

Holiday purchase scheme

Discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Brilliant communicator who builds relationships easily.
• Experience delivering high-quality customer care.
• Exceptional timekeeping and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean and organized.
• Prepare fresh food quickly in a busy environment.
• Ensure chefs have necessary supplies.
• Serve high-quality food and drinks.
• Maintain compliance with hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Adaptability

Communication

Customer care

Pressure handling

Reliability

Job description

Overview

We're 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.

Benefits

• Great operational training and development
• Life assurance scheme
• Personal Development and Training opportunities
• 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

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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

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!