Kitchen Porter - Cheadle

Waitrose & Partners; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading UK retailer is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join their team in Cheadle. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen and supporting food preparation tasks. Ideal candidates will have a Level 1 Food and Hygiene Certificate and an ability to work well within a team. The position offers flexible hours and benefits including holiday pay and on-site training. This is a temporary contract opportunity, making it a great entry into the hospitality industry.

Benefits

Flexible working days

Holiday pay

Pension opportunities

On site training

Qualifications

• Reliable and dedicated Kitchen Porter/hospitality assistant.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
• Preferably some experience in the catering industry.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen work surfaces clean and sanitised.
• Wash cookware, utensils, and cutlery.
• Help with routine food prep tasks.
• Communicate openly and build team spirit.

Skills

Strong time management skills

Excellent organizational skills

Willingness to learn new skills

Teamwork and communication

Education

Level 1 Food and Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter

Location: Cheadle, SK8 3BZ

Pay rate: £12.21-16.24 per hour

Hours: Ad hoc/bank work over 7 days a week, typical shift 7am to 2.30pm

Job description

Kitchen Porter required for our department store café and/or staff dining room.

Responsibilities

• Keep all kitchen work surfaces (counters, sinks, stoves, walls, large equipment) clean and sanitised
• Sweep and mop floors
• Be ready to clean up spills to avoid hindering operations
• Wash cookware, utensils and cutlery
• Take out the rubbish
• Help with routine food prep tasks (such as peeling and chopping vegetables) when needed
• Strong time management skills to prioritize tasks effectively
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to changing priorities
• Work well within a team and communicate openly with others
• Build relationships with colleagues to create a team spirit, having fun and celebrating success
• Be at work on time, well presented and ready to be a brand ambassador
• Front of House KP - Operating dishwasher, putting away, mop floors
• Back of House KP - Pot-wash, empty bins, take delivery

Qualifications

Level 1 Food and Hygiene Certificate required (we are able to provide you with a link for online training for this)

We are seeking a reliable and dedicated Kitchen Porter/hospitality assistant who can work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will preferably have some experience working within the catering industry.

Benefits

• Flexible working days (dependant on demand)
• Holiday pay
• Pension opportunities
• On site training

This is a great opportunity to join our amazing agency team of temporary workers, making a difference within one of the UK's leading high end retailers. If you meet the requirements for this position and are looking for an exciting opportunity in the hospitality industry, please apply today!

Job Types: Temporary contract, Zero hours contract, Covering for long term sickness.