Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant

Kitchen Porter

Duties:

• Ability to operate within a busy commercial kitchen that serves brunch and dinner
• Washing all dishes associated with meal preparation (pots, pans, trays etc) as well as plates, cups, glasses, and cutlery
• Cleaning kitchen space (floors, counters etc). Sanitise kitchen at the end of service
• Helping with food preparation (chop vegetables, handling meat and fish)
• Keep food and supply storage areas organised
• Bring out rubbish bins
• Ability to use commercial kitchen equipment (dishwasher and other appliances)
• To work under the direction of management and head / sous / prep chef

Responsibilities:

• Presenting to work in a neat manner in full uniform as provided
• Be on time to your shift
• Respect all co-workers, bullying of any kind will not be tolerated
• Maintain personal hygiene levels at all times
• Uphold The Grounds values at all times
• Fast learner with an interest in kitchen work
• Ability to stand for long hours
• Adhere to health and safety rules as set out by Environmental health officer (EHO)
• Ability to work efficiently (complete work in a timely manner)
• Ability to independently and unsupervised
• Responsibility to maintain equipment to ensure there is no damage during shifts
• Report breakages, leaks or any issues within your work area of the kitchen that may inhibit your ability to work effectively

Experience:

• At least 6 months experience in a commercial kitchen

Competencies:

• Level 1 HACCP
• A quick thinker, ability to think on your feet and pivot as required (for example prioritise duties based on the kitchen / chefs needs
• Ability to work under pressure

Job Type: Part-time

Benefits:

• Company events
• Employee discount

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 08/05/2025
Reference ID: Kitchen porter / kitchen assistant