Kitchen Porter - 42 weeks (Term Time) (KD12961R)

University of Bath; Bath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A respected educational institution in Bath is offering an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join their Hospitality Department. This role supports various food outlets on campus and requires a proactive attitude, exceptional customer service, and the ability to maintain hygiene standards. Responsibilities include stock management, cleaning kitchen equipment, and setting up dining areas. The position offers a competitive benefits package, including a bonus for successful probation completion, generous leave allowances, and professional development opportunities. Flexible working hours are included.

Benefits

£1,000 bonus after probation

Free counselling services

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle salary sacrifice

Staff discounts at gym

Generous annual leave

Development opportunities

Free entry to the Holburne Museum

Relocation allowance

Qualifications

• Must have a proactive, can-do attitude.
• Ability to adapt to high-pressure situations.
• Experience in providing customer service is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and receive stock.
• Maintain excellent hygiene standards.
• Operate dishwashers.
• Carry out daily cleaning of kitchen equipment, cutlery, and crockery.
• Set up tables and furniture.

Skills

Proactive attitude

Customer service skills

Ability to work under pressure

Hygiene standards

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join the University Hospitality Department. The University Hospitality Department provides catering to students, staff and external customers throughout the academic year and during the summer months. There are numerous outlets run by the Hospitality Department offering a range of food and drink options. The role includes early morning, evening and weekend working on a 5 out of 7 days per week contract (36.5 hours per week). The hours are predominantly but not exclusively day time shifts throughout the University term time with an increased requirement for evening shifts through the summer. This contract is for 42 weeks per year with typical non-working weeks being at Christmas, Easter and August. You will have a proactive, can-do attitude and serve as a valuable team player, supporting a variety of tasks and responsibilities throughout your shift. With a positive mindset and a flexible approach, you will effectively manage high-pressure situations and adapt to shifting priorities. You will be capable of working independently, ensuring that tasks are completed efficiently and effectively. You will provide an excellent standard of customer service. This kitchen porter role will be supporting the food outlets on campus with the below:

• delivering and receiving stock
• maintaining excellent hygiene standards
• operating dishwashers
• carrying out daily cleaning of kitchen equipment, cutlery and crockery
• setting up tables and furniture

Campus Services New Starter bonus. In addition to the great benefits Campus Services offers, we can offer you a £1,000 bonus. This is payable the month after successfully passing your six months' probation. Please note this bonus is pro rata for part-time position.

Benefits

• Free counselling services through Health Assured
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme
• Staff discount at Team Bath gym
• Staff discounts on postgraduate tuition fees
• Staff discount on language courses
• Generous employer contributory pension schemes
• Generous annual leave allowance with an additional 5 discretionary days so that you can enjoy a positive work life balance
• A wide range of personal and professional development opportunities including Apprenticeships, LinkedIn Learning and more
• Free entry to the Holburne Museum in Bath
• Local discounts and more
• A family-friendly workplace
• An excellent reward package that recognises the talents of our diverse workforce
• Relocation allowance
• Visa reimbursement and Interest-Free Loan to help with the cost of some immigration expenses