Kitchen Porter - Ashford, Kent

Lexington Catering; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Ashford is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their team. The role includes ensuring a clean kitchen, supporting chefs with food prep, and providing excellent customer service. Catering experience is essential. The position offers flexible working hours, generous holiday allowance, and numerous benefits including on-site lunches and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

FREE On-Site Lunches

Flexible Working

Holiday Allowance

Family Leave

Paid Charity Leave

Opportunities for Career Progression

Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits

Life Assurance & Pension Schemes

Exclusive Discounts & Perks

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Focused on the front line.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.
• Catering experience is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough and up-to-date knowledge of menu and special offers.
• Keep the kitchen area clean and well-stocked.
• Support the Chef(s) with simple food prep.
• Ensure smooth operation of relevant equipment.
• Operate the till point and ensure correct procedures.
• Adhere to COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Excellent communication

Team player

Catering experience

Job description

Kitchen Porter - Ashford, Kent

We’re a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and exciting food for Independent Schools.

We know the crucial role that food can play on a pupil’s ability to learn, develop and ultimately flourish.

Food isn’t simply fuel, it’s critical to creating happy, healthy and inquisitive young minds.

Lexington is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues.

Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List.

What you’ll be doing…

As a Kitchen Porter you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.

Responsibilities

• Ensure thorough and up-to-date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients
• Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well‑stocked
• Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad‑hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time
• Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures
• Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used
• Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures

Working hours: 5 days of 7.30 hours

What can you bring? In this role

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence
• Focused on the front line
• Excellent communication skills and a team player
• Catering experience essential

Our way of saying thank you…

At Lexington, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts.

• FREE On‑Site Lunches: Savor delicious and healthy meals, on us, every day at work
• Flexible Working: Enjoy the freedom to balance work and personal life with our flexible working hours
• Holiday Allowance: Start with 28 days of holiday to relax and recharge, increasing to 31 days after two years of service
• Family Leave: Prioritise your family commitments with our family leave options designed to support you during important times
• Paid Charity Leave: Make a difference in your community with paid time off to volunteer for your favourite causes
• Opportunities for Career Progression: Grow and advance your career with us, supported by continuous learning and development opportunities
• Comprehensive Wellbeing Benefits: Access mental health support and a range of wellbeing benefits to keep you feeling your best, both professionally and personally
• Life Assurance & Pension Schemes: Secure your future with our life assurance and workplace pension schemes
• Exclusive Discounts & Perks: Enjoy discounts and cashback on entertainment, leisure activities, and much more, alongside our popular cycle‑to‑work scheme

Why it's great to work for us…

At Lexington, we dare to be different in our food, catering, reception services, and work culture.

Our values encourage creativity, boldness, and fun, fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace.

We nurture talent, helping our people thrive and reach their potential.

We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone.

Let us know if you need any reasonable adjustments or assistance in your application, and feel free to share your pronouns.

Join our award‑winning team passionate about serving delicious food to exceptional clients in London.

Visit our website to hear from our team first‑hand.

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