Kitchen Porter

Eurestfood; Reading; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter in Reading on a part-time basis of 20 hours per week. The ideal candidate will maintain a high standard of cleanliness and contribute to the satisfaction of customers. Responsibilities include preparing fresh food, ensuring kitchen hygiene, and supporting chefs. Strong communication and adaptability are essential, as is a commitment to quality customer care. Join this progressive team that values its employees’ contributions and career growth.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and ability to build relationships.
• Experience in delivering high-quality customer care.
• Strong adaptability to changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Prepare fresh food and support chefs.
• Serve high-quality food and drinks.
• Comply with food hygiene and safety standards.

Skills

Customer care

Adaptability

Communication

Time management

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Eurest on a part time basis, contracted to 20 hours per week.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Shift pattern

• Mon: Full-time (Days)
• Tues: Full-time (Days)
• Weds: Full-time (Days)
• Thurs: Full-time (Days)
• Fri: Full-time (Days)
• Sat: Full-time (Days)
• Sun: Full-time (Days)

Key responsibilities

• Ensuring the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanliness
• Working quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen
• Guaranteeing our chefs have everything they need to make our fresh dishes
• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Ideal Kitchen Porter

• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience delivering high quality customer care
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest.

It’s an understatement to say that we’re passionate about what we do, which is why we’re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

Job Reference: com/2301/42864001/52786767/BU #Eurest

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!