AddressSan Carlo - Bristol Group are hiring a Kitchen Porter!
Our story
The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and seen it grow to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester and with a growing number overseas – including Kuwait, Bangkok and Qatar and with new sites set to open in Bahrain, Dubai.
Colleague Benefits:
- You will be joining, one of the world’s leading family-owned companies - which means global opportunities
- Delicious, healthy Meals whilst on duty – all free
- 30% discount in our restaurants, for you and your friends & family
- Gym discount scheme
- Squadra – our very own people platform offering you free discounts and rewards at thousands of companies worldwide from groceries to holidays.
- Support in training and continuing Professional development
- Online development training with our San Carlo App ‘lacademia’
- Wagestream – giving you flexibility to access, track, build and better manage your pay.
- Access to a confidential Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with a 24/7 helpline for you and your family.
- Free confidential counselling sessions to help with you and your families wellbeing
- Free online health portal – giving you resources at your fingertips to help you reach your goals.
- Access to Hapi-life – a platform to help you live your life healthier covering Mental, Financial, Social & Physical wellbeing.
- Bring your friends and take part in our generous ‘Refer a Friend’ programme and earn up to £1000 per person!
Key Responsibilities:
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment using proper cleaning and sanitising techniques.
- Clean and sanitise food preparation surfaces, storage areas, and equipment following hygiene standards.
- Loading/unloading dishwasher.
- Cleaning entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day.
- Empty waste bins and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas.
- Support the kitchen team by taking deliveries, ensuring ingredients and supplies are properly stocked and readily available.
- Follow instructions from the kitchen staff to facilitate efficient workflow.
- Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items.
- Providing assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Properly handle and dispose of food waste, adhering to waste management guidelines and procedures.
- Comply with recycling and composting practices to minimise the environmental impact of kitchen operations.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
- Report any safety hazards, accidents, or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately.
- Follow personal hygiene practices, including proper handwashing and wearing required protective gear.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Excellent communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
- A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction
The San Carlo story first began in 1992 in Birmingham, when Carlo Distefano opened the first San Carlo restaurant. San Carlo quickly became a favourite with many of the city's residents due to its authentic Italian food, ambient atmosphere, and high standards of service.
San Carlo now operates throughout the country with leading restaurants in Bristol, Leicester, Manchester, Liverpool, Leeds & London.
