Kitchen Porter

Role Overview

Join Bupa at Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU as a full-time Kitchen Porter, playing a key role in supporting a high-caliber catering service within a busy hospital environment. This permanent position involves 40 hours per week with varied shifts and offers a salary of 3,720 plus excellent benefits.

Responsibilities

• Efficiently wash, clean, and sanitize crockery, cutlery, utensils, pots, and pans.
• Operate and maintain dishwashing machinery following company protocols.
• Keep all kitchen areas including floors, waste, and storage spaces spotlessly clean and organized.
• Assist chefs with basic food prepping tasks when necessary.
• Accept and safely store deliveries, ensuring proper stock rotation.
• Manage waste disposal according to company and environmental standards.
• Maintain cleaning schedules and accurately complete all related documentation.
• Ensure all kitchen equipment and utensils are cleaned and correctly stored after use.
• Monitor supplies and promptly communicate any shortages.
• Adhere to all food safety, hygiene, and infection control procedures.
• Report hazards, incidents, or equipment malfunctions immediately.
• Collaborate effectively with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.

Required Skills and Qualifications

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and busy kitchen environment.
• Strong attention to detail with a commitment to high cleanliness standards.
• Reliable, punctual, and dedicated work ethic.
• Capability to follow established processes and instructions precisely.
• Good communication skills and a team-oriented approach.
• Physical capability for manual handling duties and prolonged standing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or in a similar catering role.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene and safety regulations.
• Possession of Food Safety Level 2 certification.

Employee Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, with options to buy or sell holidays.
• Bupa health insurance provided as a benefit.
• Enhanced pension scheme and life insurance coverage.
• Travel support through season ticket loans or Cycle2Work scheme.
• Access to discounted online gym classes via Gympass.
• Family-friendly benefits designed to support work-life balance.
• Complimentary onsite massages as employee recognition.
• Opportunity to participate in an annual staff awards event.

Additional Information

Bupa is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce and encourages applications from all backgrounds. As a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer, Bupa guarantees interviews and reasonable adjustments for disabled candidates meeting minimum criteria. The hospital operates shifts Monday to Friday between 06:30-14:30/14:30-22:30 and weekends 10:00-18:00.