Kitchen Porter - Petworth

We are seeking a reliable and organised Kitchen Porter to join our team in Petworth, United Kingdom. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation of our kitchen by ensuring all areas remain immaculate and hygienic. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Whether you are starting your career in hospitality or bringing previous experience, we welcome enthusiastic individuals who are committed to supporting our culinary team.

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, including work surfaces, equipment, floors, and storage areas - Wash, sanitise, and organise crockery, cutlery, glassware, and cooking utensils efficiently and safely - Support the kitchen team by clearing and preparing workstations between service periods
• Dispose of waste responsibly and maintain organised refuse areas in compliance with health and safety regulations - Assist with stock rotation and basic food storage procedures, ensuring items are stored correctly - Operate kitchen equipment such as dishwashers and cleaning machinery with care and attention
• Respond promptly to requests from kitchen and service staff, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative approach - Report any maintenance issues, breakages, or hygiene concerns to management immediately - Adhere to all food safety and health and safety protocols at all times - Contribute to a positive, inclusive kitchen environment through reliable attendance and a supportive attitude, As a Holroyd Howe colleague working as a Kitchen Porter, you will not only be working in beautiful surroundings you will also be entitled to a variety of benefits including:
• Free Meals whilst at work
• Company sick pay scheme
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Pension scheme
  
  The ability to organise supplier deliveries and store rooms; coordinate food and hospitality deliveries across the estate to various outlets through your team of five Kitchen Porters
Have a strong understanding of health and safety; be adaptable and customer-focused; be excellently organised; show great attention to detail; be a team member and enjoy success as a team; and have a flexible approach to work.,
• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or cleaning role is desirable but not essential; we are happy to provide induction and training - Ability to work efficiently and remain calm in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment - Strong attention to detail with a genuine commitment to cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Physical stamina and capability to stand for extended periods and perform manual tasks - Good manual dexterity and coordination when handling crockery, glassware, and equipment - Reliable, punctual, and demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and take on feedback constructively - Basic communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team - Understanding of, or willingness to learn, health and safety protocols and food safety practices - Desirable: Food safety awareness or basic food hygiene knowledge - Desirable: Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment
  
  Shifts Patterns are mostly Monday-Friday with approximately 10 weekends per year
Outside of term, shifts are mostly 7am-3:30pm Monday to Friday,
• Bereavement leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Store discount