Overview
Kitchen Porter (Term-Time, Part-Time or Full Time)
Location: Pipers Corner School, High Wycombe
Working Hours: Monday to Friday (30-minute unpaid lunch break, 25 or 37.5 hours per week)
Salary: £12.21 per hour
Benefits:
* 3 days grandparent leave
* 24 weeks’ enhanced maternity leave
* Bespoke training and development opportunities
* Pension and life insurance
* Discounts via PERK BOX
* Access to our wellbeing hub and employee assistance programme
* Free meals while at work
* Career development and progression opportunities
* HIT Apprenticeships available for all experience levels
We currently have an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our team at a prestigious independent school nestled in the heart of Hughenden Valley. The school caters to around 600 day pupils and staff, providing breakfast, lunch, and extensive hospitality services. We primarily operate Monday to Friday, with three compulsory Saturdays per year and occasional overtime as needed.
If you\'re passionate about food service and want to be part of a team that fuels young minds and raises the bar in educational catering, this is your chance to shine.
Job Description
* Wash and sterilise kitchen utensils, pans, and equipment, and carry out general kitchen cleaning duties.
* Assist with the preparation and serving of breakfast, lunch, snacks, and dinner in line with established menus and recipes.
* Maintain cleanliness and organisation in back-of-house areas, including proper handling and storage of dishes and utensils.
* Follow correct food handling and storage procedures to ensure food safety and prevent contamination.
* Monitor stock levels of food and kitchen supplies, reporting shortages or discrepancies to the management team.
* Provide friendly, efficient service to students and staff during mealtimes, addressing any concerns or dietary requirements professionally.
* Participate in training sessions and meetings related to food service procedures, safety standards, and customer service expectations.
Qualifications
* The ideal candidate will have experience working within educational catering or a similar environment.
* Possess good knowledge of Health & Safety and food hygiene practices.
* Be flexible, with a positive, can-do attitude and a strong focus on customer service.
* Be enthusiastic, approachable, and bring a sense of fun to the team.
* Have excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage time effectively.
* Demonstrate a strong attention to detail in all tasks.
* Be a team player who thrives in a collaborative environment.
* Deliver excellent customer service and communicate clearly with students and staff.
* Have a flexible and proactive approach to work, including a willingness to support colleagues as needed.
Additional Information
Holroyd Howe is one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We invest in training and development to help teams succeed in their roles. Our teams tailor catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
We pride ourselves on sustainability, nutrition, and food innovation, with opportunities for training and engaging dining experiences for students.
We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity. An Enhanced DBS (including Barred List check) will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants may need to provide information regarding any criminal offences and may be subject to an online search of publicly available information on suitability to work with children. This appointment is offered on return of satisfactory professional references.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Management and Manufacturing
Industries
* Hospitality
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