Vacancy Date
02/09/2025
Location Text
Ashford TN24 8PB,
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We're a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and exciting food for Independent Schools. We know the crucial role that food can play on a pupil's ability to learn, develop and ultimately flourish. Food isn't simply fuel, it's critical to creating happy, healthy and inquisitive young minds.
Lexington is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children's Barred List.
Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks
At Elior, We Believe That When You Love Where You Work, It Shows. That's Why We Make Sure Our Team Feels Appreciated, Supported, And Set Up For Success Here's What's Waiting For You
* Free, tasty meals – Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work
* Flexible working – including part time roles, because life doesn't run on a 9-5 schedule.
* Plenty of Time to Unwind – Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
* Leave for life's important moments – whether family, personal or unexpected.
* Give back time – paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
* Room to grow – career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
* Wellbeing first – mental health support and wellbeing perks.
* Financial security – pension schemes and life assurance.
* Exclusive discounts – save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel
One small thing – we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with
No need for legal names at this stage.
What you'll be doing…
As a Kitchen Porter you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team.
* Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients
* Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked
* Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time
* Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures
* Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used
* Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures
Working Pattern: Monday – Sunday, 30 hours p/w
What can you bring?
* Genuine interest in customer service excellence
* Focused on the front line
* Excellent communication skills and a team player
* Catering experience essential
Why You'll Love Working Here
We're a
people-first
business with over
10,000 colleagues across the UK
, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission?
To enrich lives everywhere, every day.
And here's the best part – 87% of our team say they're proud to work here
Why? Because we create a place where you're
listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.
Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway
Research shows that many people – especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. But we hire for potential, not just experience. If you're passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you
We Celebrate You
At Elior,
diversity and inclusion aren't just policies, they're who we are.
We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we're dedicated to creating an environment where
everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.
Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know – we're happy to help