Kitchen Porter
Holroyd Howe
Kitchen Porter
£23795
Holroyd Howe, Little London, Essex
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 3 weeks ago, 28 Aug | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: 156b804161b0495ebd6f85b6b886bfd5
Full Job Description
- To assist Chef's in the preparation and cooking of food if required
- To clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required.
- Take delivery of stock including food/provision, checking and accounting for such items.
- To support cleaning, periodic cleaning and deep cleaning as required.
- To ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
- To ensure all waste is removed promptly and placed in the correct waste containers in accordance with site waste management plan.
- To carry out tasks in the most efficient manner.
- To participate as a HACCP Team member if required
- To ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
- Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site.
- To ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
- Where relevant, carry out activities required by the accredited FSQMS i.e. cleaning schedule
- To receive deliveries and check supplier invoices in accordance with the company systems/procedures.
- Carry out projects or other tasks as requested by the Unit Manager/Chef Manager.
- Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture.
- No formal education is required
- Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects
- Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
- Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is a plus
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Holroyd Howe is one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.
Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values
· Ability to work as part of a team
· A flexible approach to working hours
· Be supportive of colleagues
Nurture
· Keen to learn on the job
Pride
· Be honest and trustworthy
· Able to work independently
· Have a can-do approach
Planet
· Hygienic approach and manner
· Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices,
To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
We pride ourselves on:
Sustainability
Sustainability is at the heart of our thinking; always mindful of the ethics of our sourcing and how we prepare our meals.
Nutrition
We take nutrition seriously and understand the impact a healthy diet has on the fundamental years of development. Meals are always freshly prepared from scratch and packed with nutritious ingredients.
Food Innovation
We offer a wide portfolio of training opportunities and experiences, which attracts chefs who are passionate about culinary excellence and menu innovation to our team.
From tasting tables, theme days and food theatre, to chef demonstrations and supplier showcases, we create engaging and fun dining experiences for our students. We work together to make mealtimes exploratory, quirky, and fun for our pupils, helping them build strong and healthy relationships with food.