Kitchen Porter - ESSEX

Holroyd Howe; Brentwood; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in contract catering is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join their team in Brentwood. This role is essential in ensuring a clean and organized kitchen environment, where you will support the team in food preparation and maintain hygiene standards. If you are passionate about creating delightful dining experiences for young minds and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a team that values training, sustainability, and nutrition, and be part of a company that fosters culinary innovation and excellence.

Benefits

28 days holiday including bank holidays

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts on Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Free meals while on shift

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift heavy items.
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Assist in food preparation tasks as directed by kitchen staff.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all kitchen areas.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Food safety knowledge

Teamwork

Communication skills

Education

Previous experience in a similar role

Job description

Kitchen porter - ESSEX

Company Description

Title: Catering Team

Location: *****************

Salary: *************

Benefits:

• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app (high street shops, holidays & cinema)
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while on shift
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels

We currently have an exciting opportunity for an experienced Kitchen Porter with a background in exceptional food catering services to join our business and work at one of our highly prestigious education settings.

If you are passionate about creating delicious dining experiences that fuel young minds and ignite taste buds, then this is the perfect opportunity to bring your expertise to our table.

Job Description

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team in Brentwood, United Kingdom. As a vital member of our kitchen staff, you will play a crucial role in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment.

• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Wash dishes, pots, and pans using manual and automatic dishwashing equipment
• Assist in food preparation tasks as directed by the kitchen staff
• Ensure proper storage and organization of kitchen supplies and ingredients
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene standards in all kitchen areas
• Dispose of waste and recycling materials according to established procedures
• Assist with receiving and storing deliveries of food and supplies
• Perform regular deep cleaning tasks as scheduled
• Support the kitchen team during busy periods and special events
• Adhere to all health, safety, and food hygiene regulations

Qualifications

• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift heavy items
• Keen attention to detail and commitment to cleanliness
• Basic understanding of food safety and hygiene practices
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong teamwork and communication skills
• Flexibility to work various shifts, including evenings and weekends
• Previous experience in a similar role is preferred but not required
• Willingness to learn and take direction from kitchen staff
• Reliable and punctual with a strong work ethic
• Ability to multitask and prioritize duties effectively

Additional Information

Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

We pride ourselves on:

Sustainability

Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.

Nutrition

We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.

Food Innovation

We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.

From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.

"Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity, it is an offence to apply for a role in regulated activity if you are barred from working with children, therefore we will require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding any criminal offences and shortlisted applicants will be subject to an online search of public available information on suitability to work with children."

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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