Kitchen Porter - Hurlingham

KYN

Greater London

On-site

GBP 15,911 - 22,661

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

33 days annual leave including bank holidays

Complimentary meals and snacks

Access to best-in-class equipment

Job summary

A new care home company is seeking a Kitchen Porter at their facility in London. The role involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness, ensuring kitchen operations run smoothly, and supporting food preparation. Ideal candidates should be trustworthy, adaptable, and have strong communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary of £14.00 per hour, 40 hours per week, along with numerous benefits including 33 days of annual leave and complimentary meals during shifts.

Qualifications

Professionalism in maintaining kitchen standards.
Strong communication and cooperative skills.
Adaptable and friendly demeanor, focusing on excellence.

Responsibilities

Undertake kitchen assistant duties to the highest standards.
Ensure cleanliness and hygiene is maintained.
Operate the plate and pot wash areas efficiently.

Skills

High standards of cleanliness

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Trustworthiness

Adaptability

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

£14.00 per hour, 40 hours per week
KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

Kitchen Porter - Permanent Contract

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It has 32 bedrooms with elegant and comfortable spaces for residents. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About The Opportunity

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for:

To undertake all kitchen assistant duties to the highest possible standard
To ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained throughout the kitchen
To be responsible for the operation of the plate and pot wash areas of the kitchen, ensuring all items are processed in a timely manner and to the KYN standard
Restock all cleaned items as necessary in the kitchen and employee areas to support the Chef's in both food preparation and service
To ensure all rules and regulations for food health, allergens and hygiene are always adhered to
To recognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of service to the residents
To monitor health and safety, compliance, and procedures to ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams
To maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in line with brand standards and legal requirements
To report all accidents and incidents to the Head/Sous Chef
To contribute toward the induction of new kitchen team members as required
As directed, to store food items and deliveries correctly and in rotation to minimise wastage using all company labelling and dating processes
To undertake the removal of waste from the kitchen, including delivery packaging, transport to the bin store and safely place in the appropriate bins
To complete opening/closing checklists daily
To comply with COSHH (Control of Substance Hazardous to Health) and Infection Control regulations
To support the Chefs to always take a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents
To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings when require by the Head/Sous Chef and/or Home Manager
To utilise all the resources within the kitchen effectively
To ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment
To comply with KYN's uniform code whilst on duty
To always respond in a polite and professional manner to the residents and never enter a resident's room without knocking
To be aware of the responsibilities for Health & Safety for all team members, residents, and visitors, reporting any accidents or potential hazards to the person in charge
To adhere to all KYN's policies and procedures

About You

You will be a professional, who understands the importance of delivering and maintaining high kitchen standards - keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment
You will have strong communication skills, a corporative and polite manner, and an eye for detail
You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence

About Our Commitment To You