AddressThe main objective of the Kitchen Porter role will be to operate both independently and as part of a team to ensure the cleanliness and smooth operation of the sites utensils and equipment. Hygiene and health and safety is at the centre of this key role ensuring the safe use of chemicals and careful handling of all manner of kitchen and FOH apparatus. It is essential that this role be met with drive and determination to ensure fast and quality cleaning is upheld reporting directly to kitchen staff and managers in a team playing role.
Key Objectives and Responsibilities
· The main responsibilities of the Kitchen Porter will be in the cleaning, organising and replenishment of kitchen equipment and utensils. However, you will occasionally be asked to help out in small tasks in the kitchen in order to develop and progress your skills.
· In this role you must deliver an excellent standard of service and professionalism.
· Quality and consistency in cleanliness and organisation are a key element to making sure a successful operation of the business is maintained in this role.
· Due to the open nature of the kitchen the Kitchen Porter must set high standards of personal presentation and behaviour at all times.
· A positive attitude must be adopted towards teamwork, contributing to the smooth running of the site, and interacting productively with other departments.
Operational Duties
· Preparing the KP area for the days events with all the key cleaning equipment and chemicals you will need throughout service.
· Ensure the entire KP area and extending kitchen and BOH area is clean and hygienic, and remains that way for the entirety of service, making sure that at the end of the day it is cleaned down to an exceptional standard.
· Occasionally helping with the restocking of food items throughout the day in line with requests from the kitchen and management, communicating any issues or low stock levels to line managers.
· Ensuring you are following procedure and practising protocol in health and safety reporting anything pertinent to line managers.
Job Requirements
· Flexible – This role requires flexibility in terms of working patterns and shifts, we are open 7 days a week and expect the Kitchen Porter to embrace a variety of shifts including evenings and weekends
· Passion – Hospitality is about creating a place where customers and staff alike come together to build a warm, welcoming, and enjoyable experience, and this is created through your passion and enthusiasm for food, drink, and entertainment. Passion is key!
· Fairness – The expectation from every staff member is a fair and honest approach, this will always be at the core of our values and should in adopted and given to both staff and customers alike.
· Integrity – It is essential that punctuality, presentation, and an approachable demeanour be always adopted in the workplace. Lead by example. Always aim to maintain a positive and confident mentality. Be reliable and trustworthy.
· Teamwork – There is no ‘I’ in team. It is crucial we all communicate as best we can with one another and help each other out, it’s important to build good and lasting relationships in the workplace.
Benefits
· 1 Staff meal per shift
· Access to wagestream – online benefits platform where you can access your wages early as well as creating savings.
· Opportunity to grow within your role.
· Fair share of tips, paid on top of your wages
· Free Bowling
· Full Training
· 50% staff discount off food across all northern light’s central sites.
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Salary: £10.42-£11.44 per hour
Benefits:
- Company pension
- Discounted or free food
- Employee discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: KP-PLYA-0103
