Kitchen Porter - Hpc

Somerset Larder; Wedmore; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Time Off

Pension Contributions with Extra Spice

Life Assurance

Cycle Scheme

Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits

Free Food and Drink on Shift

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/MH

Christmas Shutdown

Learning, Development and Apprenticesh

Access to Occupational Health

Refer a Friend Scheme

Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you

Long Service Awards

Annual Team Awards

Job summary

Somerset Larder is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Assistant to support Chefs in food preparation and cooking, while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and stock control. The role requires strict adherence to Food Safety standards and efficient, team-based work.

You will assist with stock checks, help with HACCP activities, and take part in ongoing training. The role is on-site, with a broad benefits menu and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• Desirable Level 2 Food Safety Qualification
• Desirable Level 2 H&S Qualification
• Desirable First Aid Certification

Responsibilities

• Assist Chefs with preparation and cooking as required.
• Clean all equipment, crockery and cutlery.
• Take deliveries and perform stock checks.
• Support cleaning, periodic and deep cleaning tasks.
• Ensure food handling follows Food Safety & Quality Management System.
• Participate in HACCP team activities if required.
• Adhere to health and safety legislation and practices.
• Receive deliveries and verify supplier invoices.

Skills

Teamwork

Flexibility

Support colleagues

Education

Level 2 Food Safety Qualification

Level 2 H & S Qualification

First Aid Certificate

Job description

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• To assist Chef’s in the preparation and cooking of food if required
• To clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required.
• Take delivery of stock including food/provision, checking and accounting for such items.
• Act as Banksman, and other such job specific operations as required.
• To support cleaning, periodic cleaning and deep cleaning as required.
• Clean ancillary equipment to support catering operation, including but not limited to – Trailers, Vehicles, Plant and Machinery.
• To ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
• To ensure all waste is removed promptly and placed in the correct waste containers in accordance with site waste management plan.
• To carry out tasks in the most efficient manner.
• To participate as a HACCP Team member if required
• To ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site.
• To ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
• Where relevant, carry out activities required by the accredited FSQMS i.e. cleaning schedule
• To receive deliveries and check supplier invoices in accordance with the company systems/procedures.
• Carry out projects or other tasks as requested by the Unit Manager/Chef Manager.
• Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Togetherness

• Ability to work as part of a team
• A flexible approach to working hours
• Be supportive of colleagues

Nurture

• Keen to learn on the job
• Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Pride

• Be honest and trustworthy
• Able to work independently
• Have a can-do approach

Planet

• Hygienic approach and manner
• Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

Qualifications

• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

Additional Information

Employee Benefits Menu

At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:

• Generous Time Off Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (31 days including bank holidays)
• Pension Contributions with Extra Spice Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us
• Life Assurance Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence
• Cycle Scheme Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite!
• Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
• Free Food and Drink on Shift Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips – a full menu of support options
• Christmas Shutdown Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year – a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing)
• Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.
• Access to Occupational Health As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services
• Refer a Friend Scheme Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.
• Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues
• Long Service Awards Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries
• Annual Team Awards Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It’s our way of saying cheers to you!

This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.

Pre-Employment Screening

Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C.

They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.