Kitchen Porter

About the Role

We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our team at the University of Greenwich. This role is essential to maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen environment that supports exceptional hospitality experiences. The position offers a competitive hourly wage of £14.80 and numerous benefits including extensive holiday entitlement and various leave options.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform dishwashing duties by hand or using industrial dishwashers to ensure all kitchenware is spotless.
• Maintain and sanitize all kitchen surfaces, equipment, and food prep areas while managing waste disposal responsibly.
• Support chefs with basic food preparation such as peeling, chopping, and slicing as needed.
• Help with receiving, storing, and organizing kitchen inventory and supplies.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations by ensuring the kitchen and equipment remain clean and in proper working condition.

What We Are Looking For

• No formal educational qualifications required, though a high school diploma or equivalent is advantageous.
• Physical endurance to stand and perform manual tasks including lifting heavy items.
• Strong attention to detail and a willingness to follow instructions accurately.
• Basic familiarity with kitchen tools and sanitation practices is helpful.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.

Benefits and Perks

• Generous package of 35 days holiday, including bank holidays, plus your birthday off.
• Additional leave: 3 volunteering days, 3 days for grandparent leave, enhanced maternity leave, secondary carer leave, wedding/commitment day leave.
• Complimentary meals provided during shifts.
• Tailored training and development, including apprenticeship opportunities for various experience levels.
• Company pension and life insurance schemes.
• Discounts available through our Perkbox app covering retail, holidays, and cinema.
• Access to a wellbeing hub and an employee assistance programme.
• Cycle to work scheme to promote sustainable commuting.

Additional Details

For nearly two decades, we have partnered with diverse clients to deliver outstanding hospitality experiences. We value our people as our greatest asset, promoting an inclusive environment that supports employee growth and emphasizes work-life balance. We are committed to fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion in our workplace and encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Our core values drive us: we continuously seek improvement, inspire positivity, nurture creativity through collaboration, and prioritize environmental and community responsibilities.

If you are an enthusiastic individual eager to contribute in a supportive team atmosphere, we welcome your application. Even if you do not meet every listed criterion, your motivation and willingness to learn are highly valued.