We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter to join our team at one of our commercial cafe's in Cambridge CB2 1SU.
This is a permanent position working 24 hours a week on a rota basis which will include every Saturday. The cafe operates between 9am and 5:30pm.
Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.
In this role, you’ll help keep the kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly by washing dishes, utensils and equipment, maintaining tidy work areas, assisting with basic food preparation, unloading and storing deliveries, and disposing of waste safely. The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, a strong work ethic, and the ability to work well under pressure as part of a team. Good attention to detail and time management skills are essential, and while experience in a similar role is an advantage, full training will be provided. If you’re enthusiastic and dependable with a passion for supporting a busy kitchen, we’d love to hear from you.
SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:
1. Have experience working in a similar role and environment
2. Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
3. Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
4. Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
5. Have excellent customer service and social skills
6. Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
7. Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 12
8. Be customer focused
9. Have basic food knowledge
10. Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team
WILSON VALE PERKS:
11. Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
12. Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
13. Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
14. Paid training bespoke to you
15. Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
16. Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
17. Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
18. Enhanced Maternity Pay