Job Description
A co-educational independent boarding school in Perth and Kinross, Scotland, for children aged between 12 and 18 years. Catering for just under 400 students and teachers daily. We offer a core feeding of Breakfast, Lunch, and Supper with some high-end hospitality and summer lets as well. As this is a boarding school, it operates 7 days a week, so working patterns would be 5 out of 7 days. There is free parking available at the school.
We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join our established & friendly team at our prestigious location in Perth.
You'll play a key role in maintaining the kitchen's hygiene, safety, and cleanliness standards.
Key skills:
* Experience with pot wash duties is advantageous
* Excellent customer service skills
* Great team player
* Assist Chefs with food preparation
* Maintain high cleanliness standards at all times
* Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment
* Clean heavy catering equipment using instructions and cleaning materials, including air filters and extraction systems
* Operate industrial dishwasher
We are looking for:
* Kitchen Porter experience is preferred but not essential
* A positive, can-do attitude
* Organizational skills
Knowledge / competencies:
* Good understanding and use of verbal English
* Good standard of written English and reading skills
* Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is preferred
Benefits include:
* Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
* Free meals on duty
* Volunteers leave – up to one day per year
* Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
* Cycle to work scheme
* Recommend a friend bonus
* Comprehensive training and development
* Established apprenticeship programme
* Team & social events
* Employee assistance programme
* Workplace pension
* Opportunities for career progression within a leading independent caterer
About us
Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, individuality, passion, and style. Our clients and staff are central to our success.
Disclaimer: Scotland Schools
Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced PVG, identity, and reference checks will be conducted. We comply fully with PVG regulations and are committed to safeguarding children. Post in a school is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; convictions must be declared.
Diversity and Inclusion
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and working environments.
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