Kitchen Assistant/kitchen Porter - Ducklington, United Kingdom - Oxford Witney Hotel

Oxford Witney Hotel
Oxford Witney Hotel
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Ducklington, United Kingdom

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Are you looking for a job that provides an opportunity to break into the Catering and Hospitality industry while providing a stable income, and regular shifts?


If you are a reliable, trustworthy and enthusiastic about developing your skills, then a job as a Kitchen Porter may be the perfect job for you.


What are the main duties of a Kitchen Porter?
A Kitchen Porter reports to all chefs within the kitchen environment.

The role is made up of many varying responsibilities including:


  • Basic food preparation
  • Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas
  • Unloading and putting away deliveries
  • Emptying bins, sweeping and mopping floors
  • Ensuring all equipment is clean and put away correctly
  • Deep cleaning fridges and store rooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards
To land a job as a Kitchen Porter you will need:

  • Level 1

Food Safety Award:
ideal but not required as training will be given.

  • Awareness of manual handling techniques
  • Awareness of Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH) and chemical safety
  • Experience of kitchen equipment
  • Basic understanding of English
Desirable and useful but not necessary qualifications and skills include:

  • Level 2 Health and Safety in the Workplace Award
  • Level 2 Food Safety Awards
  • Experience of dangerous equipment such as knives
  • Any relevant experience in a commercial kitchen environment
Alongside some of these more general skills all good Kitchen Porters should possess:

  • Basic food preparation skills such as vegetable preparation
  • Understanding of kitchen equipment
  • Understanding of cleaning kitchen equipment
  • Understanding of cleaning kitchen areas and surfaces
  • Ability to prepare and clear food service
  • Knowledge of kitchen health and safety
  • Knowledge of food hygiene practices
  • Good oral communication
  • Attention to detail
  • Good level of numeracy
  • Adaptability to change and willingness to embrace new ideas and processes
  • Positive and approachable manner
  • Team player qualities

Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent


Pay:
£5.82-£10.42 per hour


Flexible Language Requirement:

  • English not required

Schedule:

  • Day shift
  • Monday to Friday
  • Night shift
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Ducklington, OX28 4EX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person

Expected start date: 19/06/2023
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