Kitchen Porter NEW Gather & Gather £12.44 per hour Southend On Sea Catering

Compass Group; Southend-on-Sea; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Southend-on-Sea is looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter on a part-time basis. You will be responsible for maintaining high cleanliness standards in the kitchen and preparing fresh food. The ideal candidate is a team player with excellent communication skills and a strong commitment to customer care. The role offers opportunities for training and development, fostering a supportive work environment that celebrates individuality and strong team dynamics.

Benefits

Great operational training and development

Personal development opportunities

Wellbeing strategy including assistance programme

Regular social events

High street discount vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience delivering high-quality customer care.
• Ability to work under pressure and demonstrate reliability.
• Brilliant communicator, able to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Ensure kitchen cleanliness at all times.
• Prepare fresh food quickly in a busy kitchen.
• Support chefs in their needs for preparation.
• Serve high-quality food and drinks.

Skills

Customer care

Timekeeping

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Pressure handling

Job description

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Inspire on a part time basis, contracted to 30 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.

Working with us has its perks! People are at the heart of everything we do, so we've developed a range of benefits and development opportunities:

• Great operational training and development
• Personal Development and Training opportunities – We are passionate about our growing team
• A great wellbeing strategy – including access to our Employee Assistance Programme
• Regular social events and communication with our leaders
• Access to some great high street discount vouchers

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Other

Could you bring your spark to Inspire? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• 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
• 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

CH&CO, a part of 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!

Location

Job Reference: com/1212/43881001/52780822/BU