KITCHEN PORTER

KITCHEN PORTER required for our client, a hotel located in the Hadley Wood, outer Enfield area. Live in is available if required.

What’s on offer:

• £12.71/ hr / plus a share of gratuities / tips.

• A 38.25 hr week. You will work over 5 days per week (working shifts equate to 40.75 hours per week, including 30 mins. unpaid break per day).

• *Work shifts might increase to 45 hours per week in future (47.5 hrs including unpaid breaks), though this is not guaranteed.

• Shift pattern includes weekdays, evenings, weekends, as per business needs

• Shifts are made up of some early shifts (starting at 7.30am approx.) and some late shifts (starting at 2/3pm) approx.

• Live-in accommodation is available with this role (if required).

• Start date: as soon as possible.

Also on offer, a range of benefits, perks and discounts, including:

• Free meals (whilst on duty)

• Staff Accommodation, subsidised lodgings cost includes most Utilities and up to 3 staff meals per day, should you require live in accommodation

• Free parking

• Uniform provided for certain roles

• Generous hotel discounts after six months’ service

• Discounted gym membership at nearby leisure centre

• Staff recognition scheme, long service awards etc.

• 28 days holiday, rising to 34 days after 5 years’ service (including Bank Holidays)

Please note, you must be eligible to live and work in the UK unrestricted, as this employer is not able to offer sponsorship for employment. They also require a candidate who can work full-time and not part-time.

About the role

As KITCHEN PORTER, you will play a crucial role within the kitchen, working within pot wash and plate wash, positively promoting kitchen standards, assisting with food preparation and communication with all kitchen team.

Who we’re looking for:

• Ability to carry out tasks quickly and in an orderly fashion

• Ability to fulfil physical demands of the role, including moving, carrying supplies, standing on feet for majority of the shift etc.

• Basic skills required for food preparation

• The ability to work on your own and use your initiative, as well as being a good Team Player

• The ability to remain calm under pressure and multitask

• At least a basic level of spoken English, so able to communicate well with Team and understand instructions

• Proactive, with a can-do-attitude

• Reliable, trustworthy with good timekeeping.

• Please Note: The ideal candidate will be able to attend an in-person interview and working trial at the location.

Responsibilities

• Responsibility for washing all crockery, cutlery etc. in the Kitchen as part of operational service

• Supporting the Chefs to prepare food

• Taking responsibility for deliveries

• Ensuring that food is unpacked, stored correctly and labelled

• ensuring that the storeroom and kitchen equipment are kept tidy and clean

• disinfecting, cleaning and general tidying in the kitchen including appliances, work surfaces etc. completed in an orderly fashion

• Good communication skills

• Have a passion to learn how a kitchen is run

• A team player with a can-do attitude

Please send an up-to-date copy of your Curriculum Vitae.

N.E. Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

We look forward to receiving all applications, however due to the high number of applications, we are only able to contact candidates which closely match the level of skills and experience of the requirements of our clients. However, for more information or opportunities please contact us or forward your cv for consideration.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK