Kitchen Porter Supervisor

Searcys; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Venue discounts

Pension scheme

Up to 38 days annual leave

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Discount portal access

Mental Health First Aiders

Meals on shift

Birthday day off

Volunteer day

Searcys ibelong events

Job summary

Searcys is seeking a Kitchen Porter Supervisor in London. You will supervise a kitchen porter team, maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety and hygiene, and support in food preparation when needed.

This full-time role includes benefits and opportunities to work in a prestigious events environment. The position requires leadership and strong organisational skills, with responsibilities spanning from ensuring safe food handling to coordinating daily cleaning schedules across the kitchen.

Responsibilities

• To support the catering operation by providing a clean and safe working environment in accordance to cleaning schedules and Searcys food safety policy.
• To supervise, proactively coordinate and train member of the kitchen porter team.
• To support in the production of sandwiches and some food preparation and service when necessary.
• Inspect all deliveries for quality, quantity, packaging integrity, date codes and food safety compliance.
• Check and record chilled and frozen delivery temperatures, reporting any non-conformances to the Senior Kitchen Team.
• To ensure FIFO procedures are followed, with older stock placed at the front and new stock behind.
• To maintain stock of uniforms of the kitchen brigade and kitchen porter team.
• To comply with all legal requirements with reference to fire regulations, security, License requirements and any Local Authority or Clients Stipulations.
• To ensure all areas of the kitchens and service areas on all floors are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness, providing a clean and safe working area.
• Takes the initiative
• Supportive / Team player
• Demonstrate high level of organisation

Job description

30 Euston Square is a Grade II* listed award-winning events venue in a perfect central London location. From meeting and conference spaces to private dining and rooftop terraces, the venue offers an iconic setting for any occasion.

This venue is unique to Searcys as is the only property within the estate that is home to a selection of boutique bedrooms.

As Kitchen Porter Supervisor, you will receive the following industry-leading benefits:

• 50% discount across Searcys venues
• Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
• Up to 38days annual leave (dependent on job role)
• Enhanced Maternity and Paternity Leave
• Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
• Employee assistance program and qualified Mental Health First Aiders
• Meals are provided on shift when working within one of our venues
• Your birthday off to celebrate in style
• A day off to volunteer/give back to the charity of your choice
• A wide selection of Searcys ibelong Events.

Contract: Full Time/ Permanent

Salary: £15.50 per hour

Main Purpose:

As Kitchen Porter Supervisor at Searcys you will be responsible for the efficient, safe, hygienic practices within the kitchen environment.To supervise, coordinate and train kitchen porter team members.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• To support the catering operation by providing a clean and safe working environment in accordance to cleaning schedules and Searcys food safety policy.
• To support the catering operation to ensure utensils and other catering equipment is clean and stored properly to avoid damage/breakage.
• To supervise, proactively coordinate and train member of the kitchen porter team.
• To support in the production of sandwiches and some food preparation and service when necessary.
• Inspect all deliveries for quality, quantity, packaging integrity, date codes and food safety compliance.
• To report at once any discrepancies to deliveries to your line manager.
• Check and record chilled and frozen delivery temperatures, reporting any non-conformances to the Senior Kitchen Team.
• Ensure FIFO procedures are followed, with older stock placed at the front and new stock behind.
• To ensure stock of uniforms of the kitchen brigade and kitchen porter team is maintained.
• To ensure all Health, Hygiene and Safety requirements are being adhered to as described in the Searcys Health & Safety Policy
• To comply with all legal requirements with reference to (but not exclusively) fire regulations, security, License requirements and any Local Authority or Clients Stipulations.
• To ensure all areas of the kitchens and service areas on all floors are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness, providing a clean and safe working area.
• To be flexible to work in all areas of the kitchen.
• To maintain all catering storage areas, ensuring they are always organised and clean.
• To receive, count, inspect and store goods and/or equipment and dispensing or disposing them to/from departments as and when required.
• Report immediately any incidents or accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate.
• Report any broken equipment to the Senior Kitchen Team / Head Chef
• Any other reasonable request by management.
• Takes the initiative
• Supportive / Team player
• Demonstrate high level of organisation

We are the oldest caterer in the UK, having been founded in 1847, working with us will give you an opportunity to be part of some of London's most prestigious events, gaining insights and mentoring from skilled and experienced colleagues, as well as getting a chance to be part of a storied legacy in the hospitality industry.

A career at Searcys means you are part of something special, we are an employer with a rich history, and an established reputation which will provide you with an enormous sense of pride and belonging.

To find out more on the rich history of Searcys, please visit our website at www.searcys.co.uk