Kitchen Porter

KIMS Hospital, Grove Green, Maidstone

Kitchen Porter

£22500

KIMS Hospital, Grove Green, Maidstone

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 7 Dec | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 9639b507810e45348cfbb054c6b90721

Full Job Description

At KIMS Hospital, we're looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our skilled Catering team. You'll play a vital role in delivering exceptional service to our patients and staff, ensuring the highest standards of cleanliness and helping the chefs provide nutritious, high-quality meals. This is a great opportunity to work in a supportive, friendly environment where your contributions are genuinely valued. What you'll be doing:

  • Keeping the kitchen, equipment, and dining areas sparkling clean and safe, following hygiene and COSHH standards.
  • Assisting the chefs with food preparation to ensure smooth service.
  • Washing and organizing kitchen tools and utensils efficiently.
  • Working with the team to deliver excellent customer service to our patients and colleagues., Take reassurance from knowing that your interviewer can often be as nervous as you. Be polite, honest and open, maintaining eye contact with them. Talk as clearly and confidently as you can and if you don't understand a question, ask for clarification. When answering, focus on positive experiences and be prepared to go into detail about your previous positions and your future aspirations.

    Experience in a similar food service or kitchen role, with great customer service skills.
  • A Food Hygiene certificate (or willingness to complete training).
  • Knowledge of COSHH standards and their application.
  • A proactive, can-do attitude and a team player spirit.

    What you'll enjoy as part of KIMS Hospital:
  • A pension scheme to plan for your future.
  • 33 days annual leave, plus an extra day off for your birthday!
  • Private health insurance to look after your well-being.
  • Life assurance for peace of mind.
  • Free secure parking to make your commute easier.
  • Exclusive staff discounts on select hospital services.
  • Annual flu vaccination and free eye tests to keep you healthy.
  • At KIMS Hospital, we value diversity and inclusion and strive to create a welcoming environment for everyone. We are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability-confident employer.