Casual Kitchen Porter

YMCA Robin Hood Group; Town of Newark (WI); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Cafe at YMCA Community & Activity Village in Newark is a lively, community-focused space serving breakfasts, lunches, snacks and cakes. We are looking for a Casual Kitchen Porter to support a busy festive period and help keep the kitchen clean, stocked and running smoothly.

Role includes washing dishes, basic food prep and assisting with deliveries. Sundays are required with potential for additional shifts across days and evenings. Join a welcoming team in a Friendly YMCA environment.

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and willingness to get stuck in.
• Good communication and a team-player attitude.
• Pride in doing things properly and to the best of your ability.
• A real understanding of cleanliness, safety and kitchen consistency.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen clean, including equipment, utensils and work areas.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans and other kitchenware.
• Empty rubbish bins and dispose of waste in designated areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling vegetables or portioning ingredients.
• Help receive deliveries and store supplies in designated areas.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Good communication

Work ethic

Cleanliness awareness

Job description

The Cafe at YMCA Community & Activity Village is a vibrant, busy, community focused space serving a range of delicious breakfasts, lunches, snacks and cakes.

As we approach the busy festive period, we are looking for a Casual Kitchen Porter to join our team.

We are passionate about high-quality food, made from locally sourced ingredients served in a welcoming, friendly, relaxed environment filled with great music and lively events.

We have a super team of hard-working, passionate staff who are exceptionally welcoming to new members to the team, extending a warm welcome to them in the spirit of the YMCA.

This is your chance to work for an organisation which makes a real different to the local community, starting with our own YMCA projects.

Role Highlights

Location: YMCA Community & Activity Village, Lord Hawke Way, Newark,

Salary:£12.71 per hour

Hours: Sunday’s with other hours available across the week covering days and evenings but must be available on SUNDAY to support the existing team.

The Role

On a day-to-day basis, you can expect your role to include:

• Ensure the kitchen is clean, including our equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Wash dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchenware.
• Empty rubbish bins and dispose of waste in designated waste areas.
• Support kitchen staff by performing basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling vegetables or portioning ingredients.
• Assist in receiving deliveries and storing supplies in designated areas.

About You

Whether you already have experience working in a kitchen environment or are looking for the first step in your hospitality career, we are looking for someone with:

• A positive attitude and a willingness to get stuck in
• Good communication and a team-player attitude
• Pride in doing things properly and to the best of your ability
• A strong work ethic and the ability to work at pace
• A real understanding of the importance of cleanliness, safety, and consistency in the kitchen

We are specifically looking for someone who can work Sundays to support the availability of the rest of our team. There will also be the opportunity to work other shifts as your availability allows. As to be expected with a role of this nature, evenings and weekends shifts will form the majority of your shifts.

Diversity & Safer Recruitment

YMCA Robin Hood Group are committed to equal opportunities, promoting diversity, and creating an inclusive culture where all staff can thrive.

Should you require any adjustments to support your full participation in our recruitment process, we would encourage you to share your needs with us so we can support you with your requirements. Please contact our recruitment team in the first instance.

We follow rigorous safer recruitment processes to ensure the protection of children, young people, and adults at risk. All applicants will be subject to a relevant DBS checks, reference checks, and thorough vetting as part of our commitment to safeguarding.

What Happens Next?

We reserve the right to close the position earlier than advertised if required.

Due to the large number of applications we receive, we will be unable to provide specific feedback on why you may not have been shortlisted.