Kitchen Porter - 9 Month FTC - 20 hours per week

TN United Kingdom; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a bustling airport, where you will play a vital role as a Kitchen Porter. This position is crucial for ensuring a smooth and positive experience for passengers. You'll be responsible for maintaining kitchen cleanliness, supporting food preparation, and embodying a collaborative culture. Join a team that values growth and development, offering apprenticeships and a comprehensive benefits package designed for your well-being. If you're ready to embark on a rewarding journey in the culinary world, this role is perfect for you!

Benefits

Apprenticeships

Medicash healthcare benefits

Wellbeing app access

Employee Assistance Programme

Gym membership discounts

Mental Health First Aiders

Cycle to Work Scheme

World Duty Free Discount

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen roles is advantageous.
• Understanding of food safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and equipment.
• Support Chef with food preparation and stock organization.

Skills

Experience working in a kitchen

Knowledge of food safety

Job description

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Kitchen Porter - 9 Month FTC - 20 hours per week, Southend-on-Sea

Client:

London Southend Airport Company Limited

Location:

Southend-on-Sea

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

409e4e732230

Job Views:

8

Posted:

24.04.2025

Expiry Date:

08.06.2025

Job Description:

About London Southend Airport

Our SENsational colleagues are what make our airport thrive. Our goal is to develop each and every one of our colleagues' skillsets by investing heavily in training and development throughout their careers, creating a culture of internal development and progression. A number of our senior leadership team began their career with us in an entry-level role; the sky is the limit here at LSA.

As one of the key employers for Southend City, we aim to always ensure that our roles are accessible to the community. We are committed to providing equal opportunities and creating an inclusive environment for our colleagues.

Now is an exciting time as ever to join our airport. As a business, we are constantly growing, resulting in a wealth of roles to choose from, many that you may not have considered before, including Air Traffic Control, Fuelling, Car Parking, Rail, Security, Ground Maintenance, Firefighters, Cleaning, Technical Services, and more. There really isn't a better time to join team SENsational.

About the role

Our Food and Beverage department is a key part in providing our passengers with a smooth and positive journey through our airport. Our Kitchen Porters play a pivotal part in the smooth running of the kitchen, ensuring that our passengers are sent off on their travels satisfied. Here’s what you will be doing day to day:

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment, and all preparation areas.
• Cleaning and sanitising all kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, and utensils.
• Storing dishes and utensils.
• Supporting the Chef with food and dessert preparation, including washing, peeling, and chopping ingredients.
• Organising the stock room.
• Embodying the Airport's ‘One Team' culture and understanding that there may be times when you are required to undertake other activities to support the needs of the business.
• Being available to work any shift during operating hours, including early mornings, late nights, weekends, and bank holidays.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

To undertake this role, you should ideally possess the following skills and experience:

• Experience working in a kitchen would be advantageous.
• Knowledge of food safety.

If you require any reasonable adjustments regarding these points, please talk to us during the interview process.

Now that you understand the role and possess the necessary skills, we would like to share more about our outstanding benefits package designed with the wellbeing and job satisfaction of every colleague in mind:

• Apprenticeships – We offer our colleagues the opportunity to gain valuable qualifications from level 3 through to level 7 (Master's Degree Level) while at work. These courses are fully funded and available in a variety of disciplines.
• Medicash - London Southend Airport funds cover for all airport colleagues, giving access to virtual GP & Physio appointments, access to the Skin Vision app, several retail discounts, and with our bespoke healthcare cash plan, you can claim back what you spend on your everyday health expenses.
• Access to a Wellbeing app containing features such as a mood tracker and live chat or telephone counselling service.
• Employee Assistance Programme to confidentially support and provide advice and guidance to our colleagues with all health and legal related issues.
• ‘My Gym Discounts' offering up to 25% off memberships with over 3,800 gyms throughout the UK.
• Mental Health First Aiders - We have qualified and experienced mental health first aiders working full-time at London Southend Airport to provide support to colleagues.
• Cycle to Work Scheme offering savings of up to 21-39% RRP on bikes and accessories.
• World Duty Free Discount.

Sound good? Hit that apply button, we can't wait to hear from you!