Kitchen Steward

Center Parcs group; Penrith; On-site; GBP 10,000 - GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality company in Penrith is seeking a Kitchen Steward/Porter to assist the Kitchen Team with cleaning and maintaining hygiene standards. You will work flexible hours, contracted for 150 hours every 4 weeks. Ideal candidates should be able to work independently and as part of a team, with good communication skills being essential. Previous experience is a plus. Employees benefit from a bonus scheme, pension, and discounts on leisure facilities and dining.

Benefits

Colleague Bonus Scheme

Pension Scheme with Life Assurance

Discounted Center Parcs breaks

20% discount in restaurant and retail outlets

Access to Perks at Work Portal

Qualifications

• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Steward/Porter is desirable.
• Ability to work organized and remain calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Kitchen Team with disposing of kitchen waste.
• Deep clean the kitchen and wash-up areas.
• Maintain a high standard of hygiene and safety.

Skills

Ability to work on your own

Ability to work as part of a team

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

A range of quality own-brand and high street restaurants and cafés, mixed with great food, family-friendly menus, and an excellent service standard. The Food and Beverage department employs around 350 team members across nine different restaurants, cafés, and bars, with a production kitchen and five concessionary units including brands such as Bella Italia and Café Rouge. From American grills to authentic Indian cuisine, there is something to suit all appetites at Center Parcs.

KITCHEN STEWARD / PORTER | £12.37 per hour plus tips

All colleagues working in Rajinda Pradesh, Huck\'s American Bar and Grill, The Pancake House, Sports Café, The Lakeside Inn, Foresters\' Inn and Vitalé Café Bar benefit from the discretionary service charge added to bills because the majority of our guests are happy to reward our colleagues for excellent service.

As a Kitchen Steward / Porter, you will be responsible for assisting the Kitchen Team with disposing of kitchen waste, and deep cleaning of the kitchen and wash-up areas. Responsibilities include maintaining a high standard of hygiene and safety in the kitchen, carrying out cleaning duties as specified by the Kitchen Manager such as sweeping and mopping floors and operating pot-washing machinery.

Responsibilities

• Be able to work under pressure
• Have the ability to work on their own or as part of a team
• Have good communication skills
• Adhere to company COSHH regulations and ISO standards at all times

Hours of Work

Working straight shifts, you will be contracted to work 150 hours per 4-week period on a flexible basis. This means that your days and hours of work could vary each week, but you will always receive at least your contracted hours each period.

As our village is open 365 days of the year, your working hours will include public / bank holidays and during Christmas and/or New Year on a rota basis.

Experience, Skills & Qualifications

Essential requirements:

• Ability to work on your own and as part of a team

Desirable requirements:

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Steward / Porter
• Ability to work in an organised manner and remain calm under pressure

Benefits

Center Parcs is a fantastic place to work, and the benefits are as impressive as they are unique. Here are just a few:

• Colleague Bonus Scheme
• Pension Scheme with Life Assurance
• Colleague Recognition and Reward Scheme – offering a choice of Center Parcs and High Street vouchers
• Free use of our leisure facilities
• Discounted Center Parcs breaks
• 20% discount in our restaurant and retail outlets
• Access to Perks at Work Portal - offering a wide range of retail and leisure discounts
• An Employee Assistance Program - providing support on financial, health and legal matters
• Excellent opportunities for career development and progression with the opportunity to gain externally recognised qualifications

If this sounds like your ideal job, then we’d love to see your application.

Interviews to be held ongoing #INDSPON

Please note this vacancy may close at any time once sufficient applications have been received. Early submission of your application is therefore encouraged.

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