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Title
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Description
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We are looking for a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our culinary team. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in ensuring the kitchen operates smoothly by maintaining cleanliness, supporting chefs with basic food preparation, and ensuring all kitchen equipment and utensils are clean and ready for use. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to start a career in the food and beverage industry, with potential for growth and development.
The ideal candidate will be reliable, physically fit, and able to work in a fast-paced environment. You will be responsible for washing dishes, cleaning kitchen surfaces, disposing of waste, and assisting with deliveries and stock rotation. Attention to detail and a strong work ethic are essential, as your role is crucial in maintaining hygiene and safety standards in the kitchen.
You will work closely with chefs and other kitchen staff, so good communication skills and a team-oriented attitude are important. Previous experience in a similar role is beneficial but not required, as full training will be provided. Flexibility with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays, is often necessary.
This role offers a great entry point into the hospitality industry, with opportunities to learn new skills and progress into more senior kitchen roles such as Commis Chef or Line Cook. If you are passionate about food, enjoy working behind the scenes, and take pride in keeping things clean and organized, we would love to hear from you.
Responsibilities
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- Clean kitchen surfaces, floors, and equipment
- Dispose of kitchen waste and recycling properly
- Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks
- Unload and store deliveries in appropriate areas
- Ensure all cleaning supplies are stocked and used safely
- Follow health and safety regulations at all times
- Report any maintenance or safety issues to supervisors
- Support the kitchen team during busy service periods
- Maintain a clean and organized dishwashing area
Requirements
Text copied to clipboard!- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Good physical stamina and ability to stand for long periods
- Basic understanding of hygiene and safety standards
- Willingness to learn and take direction
- Team player with good communication skills
- Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Attention to detail and cleanliness
- Punctual and reliable
- Previous experience is a plus but not required
- Legal right to work in the country
Potential interview questions
Text copied to clipboard!- Do you have any previous experience as a Kitchen Porter?
- Are you available to work flexible shifts, including weekends?
- Can you stand for long periods and lift heavy items?
- Are you familiar with basic kitchen hygiene practices?
- Do you have the legal right to work in this country?
- Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment?
- What interests you about working in a kitchen?
- How do you handle repetitive tasks?
- Are you willing to undergo training if required?
- Can you start immediately or do you have a notice period?
