Kitchen Porter

Apleona GmbH; Carrick; Remote; EUR 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona GmbH in Donegal Town is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support busy catering operations on-site. The role is Monday to Friday with 39 hours per week, requiring reliability and strong hygiene practices.

You will maintain cleanliness, assist with stock and equipment, and help ensure a high standard of service. Training and weekend cover may be required as needed. This entry-level position offers practical kitchen skills development and team collaboration.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Ability to multitask
• Works well under pressure
• Communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel
• Excellent customer service skills and Team player
• Flexibility required - may be required to cover weekend staff, annual leave/sick days

Responsibilities

• Report for duty on time according to the weekly rota
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment
• Carry out all cleaning duties according to the cleaning rota
• Ensure crockery and utensils are stored cleanly
• Maintain high levels of cleanliness in storage areas
• Inform Head Chef when cleaning equipment needs to be ordered
• Familiarise with kitchen equipment and cleaning requirements
• Report faulty or damaged equipment to management
• Ensure health and safety of yourself and others in the kitchen
• Maintain high standards of personal hygiene and grooming
• Attend training courses required by management
• Perform duties in a timely and courteous manner
• Maintain stock control on the cleaning store and record weekly stocktaking

Job description

At Apleona, we are currently looking for a Kitchen Porter to be based at our site in Donegal Town.

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• To report for duty on time in accordance with the weekly rota.
• Work towards acquiring a full knowledge of all food & beverage policies and procedures in accordance with kitchen hygiene standards and HACCP.
• Maintenance of a clean and safe working environment.
• Carry out all cleaning duties according to the cleaning rota.
• Ensuring all crockery and cooking utensils are stored on clean shelves and in clean cupboards / drawers.
• Ensuring that all storage areas are maintained to a high level of cleanliness.
• To inform the Head Chef when cleaning equipment needs to be ordered, and provision of a detailed list of the same.
• To become familiar with all kitchen equipment and the requirements for cleaning each item.
• Report any faulty, broken or damaged equipment immediately to senior management.
• Ensuring that all reasonable care is taken for the health and safety of yourself and others in the kitchen area.
• Ensuring that a high standard of personal hygiene and grooming is adhered to.
• Attendance of any training courses required by management.
• To perform all duties instructed by your supervisor / manager in a timely and courteous manner.
• Maintain good stock control on the cleaning store and record stocktaking weekly.

Qualifications and experience

• Previous experience in a similar environment
• Ability to multitask.
• Works well under pressure.
• Be able to communicate clearly with managers, kitchen and dining room personnel.
• Excellent customer service skills and Team player.
• Flexibility required - may be required to cover weekend staff, annual leave/sick days

We look forward to hearing from you!

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