Who Are Absolute
Taste and What Do We Do?
We are an innovative culinary and customer service
provider, dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that
redefine customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion
for pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength.
As a small,
dynamic team of event professionals, we specialize in creating exciting,
well-managed, and sustainable events, while fostering strong working
relationships. We're looking for individuals who share our fun, resilient, and
hardworking values to join our supportive, high-performing team.
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a
highly regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering
culture.
About The
Role
We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Porter
to join our dynamic team, leading the delivery of exceptional live events.
The Kitchen Porter supports the smooth operation of the kitchen and
back-of-house areas by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation,
and equipment management. The role ensures kitchen areas are safe, hygienic,
and fully operational for Absolute Taste Team working with Cadillac F1 Team.
* May involve long hours standing.
* Heavy lifting required.
* Weekend, evening, or travel work may be required for event-based
roles.
* This role will involve attendance at 22 Formula 1 race events.
As a Kitchen
Porter, your key responsibilities will be :
Set-Up
of Clearing & Wash-Up Areas
* Set
up clearing and wash-up stations according to operational plans.
* Position
heavy equipment safely and correctly.
* Ensure
adequate stock of cleaning products, disposables, linen, and equipment.
* Assist
with receiving deliveries and distributing stock across site.
* Monitor
and coordinate stock levels of kitchen and cleaning supplies.
Wash-Up &
Equipment Handling
* Clean
crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment to a high
standard.
* Operate
dishwashers efficiently and clean them regularly.
* Store
equipment correctly to maintain safety and accessibility.
* Track
equipment in/out according to standard procedures.
* Support
waste segregation and recycling processes.
Kitchen & BOH
Cleanliness
* Maintain
exceptional hygiene standards across all kitchens and BOH areas.
* Always
follow food safety and health & safety procedures.
* Ensure
workspaces are tidy, organised, and hazard-free
* Wear
PPE and maintain professional personal hygiene standards.
* Support
chefs and kitchen team with basic prep where required.
Close-Down & Pack-Down
* Follow
closing procedures for wash-up and clearing areas.
* Clean
and prepare equipment for storage or transport.
* Assist
with inventory counts and equipment checks.
* Ensure
kitchen areas are left clean and ready for next use.
* Support
event de-rig or equipment loading when required
What
We Are Looking For:
Essential
* Experience
working in a fast-paced kitchen, catering, or hospitality environment.
* Strong
understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
* Ability
to work under pressure and as part of a team.
* Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting equipment.
* Strong
attention to detail.
Desirable
* Basic
food preparation experience.
* Knowledge
of food safety procedures.
* Event
or large-scale catering experience.
* Driver’s
license and forklift certification.
Why Join Us
at Absolute Taste?
Join a fast-growing and
innovative company that is redefining customer experiences in the culinary and
event space. We offer an empowering team culture, the opportunity to work on
exciting, well-managed events, and a supportive, resilient team environment.
We are committed to supporting your career growth
with thorough training and ongoing development.
You can also enjoy benefits such as:
* 25 Days holiday + Bank Holiday
* 3% Pension
* Life Assurance
* Employee Wellbeing Program
If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced
environment and contribute to the success of Absolute Taste, apply today and
join our team!