Kitchen Porter

About the Company

BaxterStorey has been delivering exceptional hospitality experiences for nearly two decades across diverse venues including offices, stadiums, cathedrals, and universities. The company nurtures a culture of inclusion, collaboration, and continual growth, encouraging all employees to develop their skills and careers while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter who is passionate about keeping kitchens impeccably clean and running efficiently. This position requires stamina, attention to detail, and strong communication. Holding a full UK driving licence is mandatory as driving to different onsite locations is part of the role.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchenware manually and using industrial dishwashers.
• Operate heavy machinery such as industrial floor cleaners on a daily basis.
• Maintain cleanliness and sanitisation of all kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food preparation areas.
• Manage waste by emptying rubbish bins and ensuring correct disposal.
• Support chefs with basic food preparation tasks including peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients.
• Assist in receipt, storage, and organisation of kitchen supplies and ingredients.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines and proper functioning of kitchen equipment.
• Drive to various kitchen locations as required.

Qualifications and Requirements

• No specific formal education required; a high school diploma or equivalent is preferred.
• Physical endurance to stand for long periods and to lift heavy objects safely.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow detailed instructions accurately.
• Basic understanding of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is advantageous.
• Excellent communication and teamwork capabilities.
• Must possess a valid full UK driving licence.

Benefits and Perks

• 28 days of paid holiday including bank holidays plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Three paid volunteering days and three days of grandparent leave.
• Enhanced 24-week maternity leave and secondary carer leave.
• Leave for weddings or commitment ceremonies.
• Free meals provided during shifts.
• Customized training and development programs, including apprenticeship opportunities suitable for all experience levels.
• Company pension scheme and life insurance coverage.
• Discounts via the Perkbox app on retail, holidays, and entertainment.
• Access to a wellbeing hub and employee assistance program.
• Participation in a cycle to work scheme.

Company Values

• Always Visionary: Committed to innovation and leading with original ideas.
• Wholeheartedly Positive: Maintaining an optimistic and motivating atmosphere inspired by passion for food.
• Creatively Collaborative: Valuing diversity and teamwork to continuously improve.
• Forever Conscious: Dedicated to environmental responsibility and community support.

Diversity and Inclusion

BaxterStorey pledges to create an inclusive workplace where individuals from all backgrounds feel respected and valued. The company actively encourages applications from candidates of all ages, abilities, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, religions, and socio-economic statuses and strives to lead the hospitality sector in cultivating an inclusive culture.

Additional Notes

If you do not meet every criterion but are eager to learn and motivated to grow, we encourage you to apply. Join us and contribute your unique perspective to help shape our hospitality legacy.