Kitchen Porter

Package DescriptionKitchen Porter 

Full Time

Salary:  Annual salary ££22393.80  plus enhancements for weekend work and overtime 

37.5 hours a week, (Variable Shifts )

Shifts

Monday – Friday 7.00am  to 1.30pm  & 8.00am to 5.30pm

Weekends 7.00am to 3.00pm

Working on average 2 out of 4 weekends 

Located in Warford, near Alderley Edge, David Lewis is at the forefront of care, education, assessment, treatment and skill development for people aged 16 years upwards with complex needs including epilepsy, physical and learning disabilities and other neurological conditions.

As one of the largest employers in the area, with Investors in People status, meeting the needs of our employees is also our priority and we are committed to helping you achieve your career goals.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will work as part of a small team responsible to the Head Chef.

This role requires the driving of vehicles, so a full driving licence is required 

Your main duties will include:-

General cleaning of the kitchen and its equipment
Assisting the chefs as required
Delivery of meals and stores
Collection and processing of waste food
Observance of safety regulations and safety procedures

This list is not exhaustive and you would be expected to complete any reasonable request made.

Ideally you will have:

Experience in catering is preferable perhaps as Kitchen Porter
Basic literacy and numeric skills
Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is preferable  
Clean Driving License

You will need to have;

·        Flexibility

·        Positive attitude towards the people we support 

·        Trustworthy

·       Great Team Work

·        Communication skills, verbal and written

Benefits include:

Enhanced pay for weekends and overtime

Up to 3 times your basic salary on bank holidays

DBS and Update Service paid for

Paid whilst training 

Up to 38 days annual leave

Free DBS

An occupational pension (up to 6%)

Annual percentage pay increase

Sick pay

Life Assurance Cover (3-x basic annual salary)

Financial Support for Further Education

Unfortunately, we are not able to offer sponsorship for this role 

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About UsDavid Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

We have a successful track record built up over 100 years with expertise in specialist residential, education, day opportunities and clinical and therapeutic services

Our specialist school and college is part of an education, day opportunities and residential community.

Our School is for 11-19 year olds and rated GOOD by Ofsted

We also have a college onsite for 16-25 year olds with an Ofsted rating of OUTSTANDING

Residential services for adults, either living in accommodation at our 165 acres in Warford or in one of our houses in a local town or village in Cheshire.

Adult day opportunities which develop social and vocational skills with the potential to lead to employment opportunities.

Access to therapy, nursing, medical and behaviour support if appropriate to an individual’s needs.

David Lewis is dedicated to improving the life experiences of people with complex epilepsy, autism, learning disabilities and other complex support needs from across the UK.

David Lewis welcomes applications from a diverse talent pool.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) Checks: This post, due to its nature, duties and responsibilities, will be subject to an enhanced check by the DBS. This is funded by David Lewis