Kitchen Porter
Trecarrel Care Home
Tywardreth, Par, Cornwall
24 Hour Contract
We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to support our catering team and help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen for our residents. This is a vital role that helps ensure residents enjoy nutritious meals in a hygienic and welcoming environment.
Whether you're an experienced kitchen hand or new to the role, if you're reliable, hard-working, and passionate about cleanliness but most importantly able to interact with the residents within our home. Do get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!
Why Join Us? - Benefits & Perks
£500 refer a friend scheme
Reward and recognition Schemes
Supportive team environment
Uniform, parking, training and DBS provided
Enhancements paid for weekend
Enhancements paid for bank holidays
You'll be part of a compassionate, friendly team working to ensure our residents enjoy nutritious, well-presented meals - every single day.
Job Purpose
To support the catering team in maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring all meals are served in a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.
Main Duties & Responsibilities
* Clean kitchen areas, surfaces, and equipment thoroughly and regularly
* Wash and sanitise dishes, utensils, and cookware
* Assist in setting up and clearing down the kitchen and dining areas
* Dispose of kitchen waste safely and in line with hygiene regulations
* Keep floors, storage areas, and back-of-house spaces tidy and hazard-free
* Support the catering team with general kitchen duties as needed
* Follow all food hygiene, health & safety, and infection control policies
What We're Looking For
* Kind, caring, and respectful attitude toward elderly residents
* Hard-working and able to keep up in a fast-paced kitchen
* Strong attention to detail, especially when it comes to cleanliness
* Team player with good communication skills
* Reliable and punctual
* No experience needed - full training provided!
Pay Scale:
* £12.21 per hour
* £15.47 per hour (Weekends)
* £24.42 per hour (Bank Holidays)
A full job description is available on request.
If you're looking for a hands-on role that's key to keeping a care home running