Kitchen Porter

This job is specifically for people who have convictions (non-sexual)

Kitchen Porter

Location: Newcastle
Job Type: Permanent

Introduction

Our client is a well-established pub and hospitality business looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join their kitchen team.

This is an opportunity to work in a busy pub environment, supporting the kitchen team and helping to ensure the smooth running of daily food service.

Objectives

As an important member of the team, the Kitchen Porter will help maintain a clean, organised and hygienic kitchen. You will support chefs and other kitchen staff by ensuring equipment, utensils and work areas are kept clean and ready for use throughout service.

Key Responsibilities

As a Kitchen Porter, your duties include:

• Washing dishes, pots, pans and kitchen utensils
• Operating the dishwasher and ensuring items are cleaned efficiently
• Keeping kitchen floors, surfaces and work areas clean and tidy
• Supporting the kitchen team during busy service periods
• Ensuring clean equipment and utensils are available when needed
• Safely disposing of rubbish and recycling
• Following food hygiene, health and safety procedures
• Assisting with basic food preparation when required
• Ensuring cleaning products and equipment are used safely
• Maintaining a clean and organised working environment at all times

Requirements - What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate will have:

• A reliable and punctual approach to work
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• The ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good attention to detail
• The ability to follow instructions and work as part of a team
• Good standards of personal hygiene
• The physical ability to stand for extended periods and carry out manual tasks
• A flexible approach to working hours, including evenings and weekends where required

Previous kitchen or hospitality experience may be beneficial but is not necessarily essential.

Working Hours

• Working hours to be confirmed
• Shift patterns may include weekdays, evenings and weekends
• Hours will depend on the needs of the pub

Benefits

• Opportunity to gain experience in the hospitality industry
• Experience working as part of an established kitchen team
• Opportunities to develop practical kitchen and food hygiene skills
• A varied and active working environment
• Support into employment through The Recruitment Junction

If you are reliable, hardworking and ready to take the next step into employment, we would like to hear from you.

Apply today!

The Recruitment Junction was launched in 2020 as the first and only non-profit recruitment agency in the North East of England, exclusively placing men and women with prior convictions into meaningful paid work.

We offer support into full-time, permanent employment. We are working with a specific client, supporting them with their recruitment needs. You will be employed directly by the client themselves.