Kitchen Porter

Recruit North Ltd; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local recruitment agency is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to support a small kitchen team in Whitehaven. The role involves assisting with food preparation, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting chefs during service. Previous kitchen experience is preferred, but the ideal candidate should have teamwork skills and the ability to work under pressure. This part-time, permanent position offers employee discounts and on-site parking.

Benefits

Employee discount

Flexitime

On-site parking

Store discount

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not essential.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as required by the kitchen schedule.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation tasks, including washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area.
• Support chefs during service by ensuring that all necessary utensils and ingredients are available.

Skills

Teamwork

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

Job Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our small kitchen team. The ideal candidate will play a vital role in supporting the kitchen staff by ensuring that the kitchen environment is clean, organised, and efficient.

Hours

Hours of work are 11:00am to 4:00pm, 5 days per week which includes Saturdays. There is some flexibility on hours.

Responsibilities

• Assist with food preparation tasks, including washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen area, including washing dishes, pots, and pans.
• Support chefs during service by ensuring that all necessary utensils and ingredients are readily available.
• Help with the storage of food items, ensuring proper rotation and adherence to health and safety standards.
• Dispose of waste appropriately and keep work areas tidy at all times.
• Follow all health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.
• Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during busy periods.

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen environment is preferred but not essential.
• Experience in restaurants, hotels, or catering settings is advantageous.
• Ability to work efficiently under pressure.
• Excellent teamwork skills and a positive attitude towards learning from others.
• Flexibility to work various shifts as required by the kitchen schedule.
• Interested in this position? Apply via this site or call our recruitment advisor: Paul at Recruit Cumbria.

Job Types

Part-time, Permanent

Benefits

• Employee discount
• Flexitime
• On-site parking
• Store discount