Kitchen Porter (Zero Hour Contract) - Hurlingham

KYN; City Of London; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A new care home company in London seeks a Kitchen Porter on a zero-hour contract. The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness and supporting chefs in food preparation. The ideal candidate should be trustworthy, adaptable, and have strong communication skills, with a focus on high kitchen standards. Benefits include access to advanced equipment, meals on duty, and a contributory pension scheme.

Benefits

Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology

Complementary meals on duty

Company contributory pension scheme

Qualifications

• Understanding the importance of maintaining high kitchen standards.
• Ability to comply with food health and safety regulations.
• Experience in a kitchen environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Undertake all kitchen assistant duties to the highest standard.
• Ensure cleanliness and best practices in the kitchen.
• Monitor health and safety compliance in kitchen operations.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Trustworthy and caring

Adaptable and friendly

Ability to work in a team

Job description

Overview

Kitchen Porter – BANK (Zero Hour Contract)

£13.48 per hour

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

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’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
• Complementary meals on duty
• Company contributory pension scheme
• And much more……

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit kyn.co.uk/careers

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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