Kitchen Porter - Watford

Baxterstorey; Watford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hospitality firm in Watford is seeking kitchen staff to assist with dishwashing, food preparation, and maintaining cleanliness. No formal education is required; however, strong communication and teamwork skills are essential. The role offers numerous benefits, including 28 days of holiday, enhanced maternity leave, and development opportunities.

Benefits

28 Days holiday including bank holidays

Plus your birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks' enhanced maternity leave

Secondary carer leave

Wedding/commitment day leave

Free meals on shift

Bespoke training and development opportunities

Apprenticeships opportunities

Pension and life insurance

Discounts available on our Perkbox app

Wellbeing hub

Access to employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• No formal education is required, but a high school diploma or equivalent may be preferred.
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using industrial dishwashers.
• Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces and food preparation areas.
• Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks.
• Assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Job description

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing - Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using industrial dishwashers
• Kitchen Cleanliness - Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food preparation areas. Empty rubbish bins and ensure proper disposal of waste materials
• Food Preparation - Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients
• Inventory Management - Assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients
• Compliance with Health and safety - maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order, We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don\'t meet all requirements, we\'d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential. We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds. BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to \u2018set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality\u2019.

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Qualifications

• No formal education is required, but a high school diploma or equivalent may be preferred
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• 28 Days holiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 weeks\' enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme