Kitchen Porter

Apleona; Donegal; On-site; EUR 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Apleona in Donegal Town is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our site. Monday to Friday, 39 hours per week, supporting the kitchen team and maintaining hygiene standards.

You will be responsible for cleaning, stock control, and assisting the Head Chef. Previous experience, good communication, and a team approach are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar environment is desirable.
• Ability to multitask across kitchen duties.
• Works well under pressure to meet needs of service.
• Clear communication with managers, kitchen and dining staff.
• Strong customer service skills and teamwork.
• Flexibility to cover weekends or leave/sick days.

Responsibilities

• Report for duty on time according to weekly rota.
• Maintain kitchen hygiene and HACCP standards during duties.
• Keep a clean and safe working environment.
• Carry out cleaning tasks as per rota and store equipment properly.
• Inform Head Chef when cleaning supplies are needed.
• Monitor stock in cleaning store and assist with stocktaking.

Skills

Experience in similar env

Multitasking

Under pressure

Clear communication

Customer service

Team player

Flexibility

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