The Woodspeen - Kitchen Porter

TN United Kingdom; Newbury; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for enthusiastic individuals to join their kitchen team. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, supporting chefs, and ensuring a safe working environment. You'll be responsible for dishwashing, managing inventory, and adhering to health and safety standards. With a family-like culture, the company offers opportunities for career progression and a range of benefits including complimentary meals, life assurance, and a workplace pension scheme. If you're passionate about providing excellent service and want to be part of a dynamic team, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Complimentary meals during shifts

Life Assurance

Opportunities for career progression

28 days of holiday

Referral bonuses

Access to discounts via Perkbox

Reward programs

Workplace pension scheme

Employee assistance programs

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• No formal education required; high school diploma preferred.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment by hand or using dishwashers.
• Sanitize kitchen surfaces and assist with food prep tasks.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Industrial dishwashers

Kitchen equipment

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking individuals to join our kitchen team to maintain cleanliness and support chefs in creating a safe working environment. Responsibilities include:

1. Dishwashing: Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment by hand or using industrial dishwashers.
2. Kitchen Cleanliness: Sanitize kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food prep areas; empty rubbish bins and dispose of waste properly.
3. Food Preparation: Assist with basic food prep tasks such as peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients.
4. Inventory Management: Help receive, store, and organize kitchen supplies and ingredients.
5. Health & Safety Compliance: Maintain cleanliness and organization, ensure equipment is in good working order.
6. Goods In and Out: Manage incoming and outgoing supplies.

Qualifications

• No formal education required; high school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Physical stamina to stand for long periods and lift heavy objects.
• Attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation is a plus.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Proactive and hands-on approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent time management skills.

Additional Information

At WSH Restaurants, we foster a family-like culture with opportunities for development and progression. Benefits include:

• Complimentary meals during shifts.
• Life Assurance.
• Opportunities for career progression.
• 28 days of holiday, increasing with service.
• Referral bonuses through our 'Recommend a Friend' scheme.
• Access to discounts via Perkbox (gym memberships, travel, shopping, gadgets, etc.).
• Reward programs, long service awards, recognition, and incentives.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Employee assistance and wellbeing programs.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.

If you are passionate about providing excellent service and want to be part of a great team, we look forward to hearing from you!