Kitchen Porter / General Catering Assistant / Training Provided

Avanti Schools Trust; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Avanti Schools Trust is seeking a Kitchen Porter / General Catering Assistant for their Leicester location. This full-time position welcomes individuals who are fast learners and committed to maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. No previous kitchen experience is required as training will be provided. Benefits include professional development opportunities and various well-being programs.

Benefits

Great opportunities for professional development

Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)

O2 discounts

Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers

Eligibility for NUS Card

Well-being programs

Cycle-to-work Scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment.
• Ability to follow strict instructions.
• Understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Daily cleaning of all kitchen areas and equipment.
• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean during service times.
• Communicate effectively with staff.

Skills

Food hygiene

Attention to detail

Job description

Kitchen Porter / General Catering Assistant who is a fast learner with the ability to work unsupervised and follow instructions, is required for Avanti Fields School, part of Avanti Schools Trust, based in Leicester, Leicestershire.

TRAINING PROVIDED – NO KITCHEN EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Whilst some Kitchen experience is desirable, it is not essential as training will be provided for the right candidate

SALARY: £12.80 per hour

LOCATION: Leicester, Leicestershire (LE5) – Fully Site Based

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent (term time only)

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week – Term Time Only

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Kitchen Porter / General Catering Assistant who is a fast learner with the ability to work unsupervised and follow instructions.

As the Kitchen Porter / General Catering Assistant you will support the kitchen and food & beverage team to keep everything running smoothly.

Working as the Kitchen Porter / General Catering Assistant you will ensure all kitchen areas are clean and tidy, ensuring crockery and cutlery are ready for service, and assisting with food preparation.

This is a great opportunity to be part of a fast-paced and supportive environment.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Kitchen Porter / General Catering Assistant will include:

• Daily cleaning of all kitchen areas, staff canteens and kitchen corridors

• The washing of all kitchen equipment for the chefs and all crockery and cutlery for the restaurant service staff

• Ensure the kitchen is kept clean during service times and that all walk through areas are kept clear of any obstruction and that floors are kept dry

• Communicate effectively with all staff

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment

• Ability to follow strict instructions in a systematic and consistent manner

• Understanding of food hygiene and kitchen health and safety

• Commitment to the safeguarding and welfare of all students

• Previous kitchen / catering or Front of House experience is desirable

BENEFITS

• Great opportunities for professional development
• Pension scheme (subject to eligibility)
• O2 discounts, Specsavers corporate eye test vouchers
• Eligible for NUS Card and CSSC membership
• Well-being programs (retreats, yoga, wellness apps)
• Cycle-to-work Scheme

Plus many more!

Pre-employment checks

The organisation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and requires all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. All successful candidates are required to have an Enhanced DBS check unless internally appointed and still within the cycle of DBS re-checks.

Any appointment subsequently made will be subject to the receipt of satisfactory references and other pre-employment checks.

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JOB REF: AWDO-P13498

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