Kitchen Porter

Wilson Vale; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A quality-led contract caterer is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their team in Cambridge. This permanent role involves working Monday to Friday with fantastic hours of 6.30am to 3.00pm. Key responsibilities include keeping the kitchen running smoothly, washing dishes, assisting with food prep, and maintaining hygiene standards. The ideal candidate is organized, reliable, and has good customer service skills. The company offers great perks like a supportive work environment and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Work-life balance

Fun and inspiring working environment

Free craft-focused career development training

Paid bespoke training

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Qualifications

• Experience working in a similar role and environment.
• Ability to keep up standards of hygiene and maintain cleanliness.
• Good organization skills to work efficiently in a busy kitchen.

Responsibilities

• Clear and wash crockery and cutlery.
• Assist with food preparation.
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen and front-of-house areas.
• Put away kitchen deliveries.

Skills

Experience in a similar role

Organized in a busy kitchen

High standards of food hygiene

Excellent customer service skills

Can-do attitude

Basic food knowledge

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter to join our team at one of our workplace restaurants in Cambridge CB4

This is a permanent role working Monday to Friday, 40hours a week, 6.30am to 3.00pm

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

As our Kitchen Porter you will play a key role in keeping the kitchen running smoothly. Your main duties will include clearing and washing all crockery and cutlery using the dishwashers, pan washing, and keeping both the kitchen and front-of-house areas clean and tidy. You’ll also assist with a small amount of food preparation, as well as sweeping and mopping floors to maintain high standards of hygiene. You will put away deliveries for the kitchen as part of your day to day duties.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be organised and comfortable working in a busy kitchen
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team
• Work tidily
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme -monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.