Kitchen Porter

The Best Connection Bedford are currently recruiting for a part-time Kitchen Porter to support the team at a popular entertainment venue in Thurleigh, Bedford! This is an ideal role for candidates who have previous commercial cooking experience and enjoy being part of the buzz of a busy commercial, contract catering kitchen.
Hours of work are 7am-3pm Monday to Saturday, Pay rate is £11.50 per hour.
Responsibilities of the Kitchen Porter Wash and sanitise kitchen equipment including cutlery, crockery and utensils manually and with commercial dishwashers. Assist with the preparation of dishes when required, weigh out ingredients and assist with ad-hoc kitchen duties. Maintain a safe, tidy and clean workstation and carry out any ad-hoc kitchen cleaning such as sweeping, mopping and sanitising surfaces. Carry out kitchen cleaning and health and safety check lists throughout the shift. Work as part of the team assisting when required and acting on instructions in a timely and safe manner. Requirements of the Kitchen Porter Previous commercial kitchen experience Enthusiastic and collaborative Able to commit to working consecutive shifts from Monday to Saturday, Sunday and Monday are days off. Ability to remain calm under pressure in a busy kitchen Previous experience of carrying out opening and closing procedures Able to lift and carry kitchen utensils and equipment in a safe manner Ability to work at a fast pace and keep up with the demands of a busy kitchen during peak service times Benefits of working at The Best Connection include 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday 2023) Weekly pay every Friday Pension contribution Online access to payslips Online application forms
Benefits & Requirements:
- Hourly rate as above (not age dependent)
- 28 days Paid Annual Leave pro-rata for PAYE (inclusive of statutory holiday)
- Ongoing Assignment
- Training Provided
- Weekend Work
All vacancies are available and correct at the time of posting. Some details may be subject to change.