Kitchen Porter

OCS Group

10d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for maintaining a clean and organized kitchen environment. This role involves a variety of tasks to ensure the smooth operation of the kitchen, including cleaning, dishwashing, receiving deliveries, waste management, and assisting with food preparation when needed. The position requires attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently under pressure, and good organizational skills.

Requirements

Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
City & Guilds certification, BTEC, or NVQ at a basic level is required.
Excellent customer service skills are essential.
Good time-management and organisational abilities.
Can stand for extended periods is often necessary due to the physical nature of the job.

Nice To Haves

Commercial kitchen experience is highly valued but not essential.
Ideally you will possess a basic Catering and Hospitality certificate such as Food Handling or equivalent is desired but not essential as we can provide this for you.
Completing a food hygiene course at Level 2 would be desirable.

Responsibilities

Cleaning and sanitising all preparation and storage areas, kitchen walls, stoves, sinks, ovens, and grills.
Washing dirty dishes, cutting boards, utensils, and cooking equipment.
Ensuring all cookware, utensils, and cutlery are clean and ready for service.
Receiving, unpacking all deliveries and checking the delivery against what has been ordered.
Highlighting any discrepancies to the site manager.
Ensuring that the food and supply storage areas are organised.
Removing rubbish and emptying of bins, waste, and recycling in the kitchen.
Assisting with food preparation when needed.