Post Title: Kitchen Porter
Hours: 8 hours per week: Friday/ Saturday evenings 5 – 9pm
Potential for further hours asavailable
Salary: £12.21 p/hour
Holidays: 50 hours per annum
Base: Norden Farm Centre for the Arts, Maidenhead
Reporting to: Head Chef and Catering Manager
Job Summary
The Kitchen Porter is responsible for washing up and keeping the kitchen area clean and tidy and helping the kitchen to prepare food and drinks for customers of our Café Bar, working within the kitchen team. These range from audiences coming to see films or shows, people taking classes or just enjoying a leisurely lunch at our friendly arts centre.
The facilities service all users of Norden Farm, including live performance and film audiences, workshop participants, corporate and function clients. This is a unique opportunity for the right candidate to learn and develop skills in the catering industry.
All staff at Norden Farm have the opportunity to see shows and films for free where there's availability. There is free parking on site. A free evening meal is supplied when working on shift.
Key Responsibilities
· Dishwashing: All dishes, ranging from pots and pans to the cutlery, are either hand washed or loaded into the dishwasher by the Kitchen Porter.
· Waste Removal: the Kitchen Porter helps empty all trash bins and ensure that all waste is disposed of promptly.
· Basic Food Preparation: If a kitchen is extremely busy, kitchen staff may turn to the Kitchen Porter to perform basic food prep.
· Material Collection: If a Chef needs materials or ingredients, the Kitchen Porter helps collect those materials.
· End of the Day Clean Up: Once a kitchen is closed, the Kitchen Porter assists in cleaning to make sure that the kitchen is ready for the next day.
· Following Instructions: Kitchens are busy places, so it is important that the Kitchen and Café Bar Assistant listen to their superiors and follow instructions.
· Ensuring a Safe Environment: Cleanliness is directly related to a safe cooking environment, and the Kitchen Porter ensures a safe environment by effectively cleaning all cookware and cooking surfaces.
Person Specification
Essential
Candidates must be able to demonstrate:
· An understanding of basic food safety
· How to operate basic kitchen equipment
· Ability to work in a clean and organised manner
Desirable
· Level 2 food safety certificate
· Willingness to learn new skills
Working Hours
Friday & Saturday 5 – 9pm
Additional hours may be available
Benefits
· Complimentary tickets for performances and films, subject to availability and agent ticket policy
· Meals while on duty
· Discount on meals and drinks in the Norden Farm Café Bar while not on shift
· Free on site parking
· Stakeholder pension scheme
Job Types: Part-time, Permanent
Pay: £12.21 per hour
Expected hours: 8 per week
Benefits:
* Discounted or free food
* Employee discount
* Free parking
* On-site parking
* Sick pay
Work Location: In person