Men's 1st Team Kitchen Porter - Chelsea FC

Levy UK is the official catering partner to Chelsea Football Club responsible for the catering across the Chelsea Football Club estate, including Stamford Bridge stadium, Chelsea FC's training facility in Cobham and Kingsmeadow Women's stadium in Kingston. Levy UK at Chelsea Football Club cater for an estimated 1.15 million fans annually; delivering catering across 43 public outlets, 58 boxes and 20 suites on match-days. There are over 1,000 corporate and private events are held at Stamford Bridge each year along with a growing, forward-thinking collection of catering solutions across the rest of the business. Scope of Role

• Responsible for the day-to-day cleanliness and organisation of the Men's 1st team kitchen at Cobham training ground
• Focusing on the cleanliness of kitchen equipment, dishwashing processes, stock control, waste management and ensuring a safe working environment
• Effectively communicating with Culinary and front of house teams to ensure high standards are met and exceeded
• Train and supervise new variable staff members and adapt to bespoke client and team requests, Managing the dishwashing process and coordinating equipment maintenance
• Ensuring high hygiene standards of kitchen equipment, utensils and workspaces
• Monitoring and managing cleaning supplies and equipment inventory
• Assist with basic food preparation with direction of culinary team
• Implementing effective waste disposal practices in accordance with regulations
• Maintaining clear communication channels with the kitchen and other departments
• Adapting to changing priorities and assisting with additional tasks as required
Health & Safety
• Implement and enforce Health & Safety procedures as advised by the Executive Chef and Operations Manager
• Work with the onsite HSE champion to ensure Silver standards are delivered and maintained
• Demonstrate that you take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others
• To ensure compliance with all H&S processes throughout the venue and business
• Take action for any incidences of fire, damage, loss, refrigerator breakdowns or other occurrences and make the senior team aware of any ongoing issues
Training & Engagement
• Provide training and support for variable and agency kitchen porters, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement
• Collaborate with the Constellation and senior team to ensure the best quality kitchen porters are booked in to work
• Demonstrate effective communication skills to convey expectations, provide feedback and address concerns with the team
Financial
• Monitor and manage inventory to control costs
• Report any financial or operations concern to the senior chef team
• Provide regular updates about breakages, stock levels and equipment requirements to the senior team, sourcing internally where necessary
Client Relationship
• Demonstrate a high level of professionalism when interacting with players, coaching staff and other club personnel
• Handle any player or staff information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion
• Uphold the standards and values of Chelsea and Levy UK in all aspects of the role
Hours of work: Hours of work will be determined by the needs of the business and subject to the Working Time Directive and any Workforce agreement that is in place. This role will involve evening and weekend working. About you: At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered. Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard. We firmly believe that a diverse team leads to innovation and creativity. We welcome candidates from all walks of life and backgrounds to join us in our mission to create a supportive and equitable work environment where everyone has the chance to excel and collaborate. Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.


• Proven experience working in a similar role in a high-volume multi kitchen environment
• Strong leadership and organisational skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Knowledge of Health & safety regulations and best practices
• Basic computer skills for inventory management and communication purposes
  
  Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London. We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focused on doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do. We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage., We empower highly motivated individuals to shine bright as part of a connected workforce. With a range of flexible and permanent jobs in hospitality and event businesses throughout the UK and Ireland, we're here to help you reach for the stars.From kitchen staff and bartenders to cleaners and team leaders, we have a range of flexible roles available across a varied portfolio of exciting Compass Group brands. We're all about ensuring our guests and visitors have a great experience, and that starts with looking after number one - our people.We believe that life is all about balance. That's why you get the ability to choose when and how often you work, so you can find the work-life balance that suits you - no matter what your career progression looks like.

We collaborate with some of the UK's most game-changing and well-loved brands, all sharing our vision for bringing best-in-class experiences.
• Medicash - Healthcare benefits, including dental, optical and therapy treatments (includes up to 4 dependent children)
• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Exclusive Benefits & Wellbeing site (Perks at Work)
• Entertainment discounts - up to 55% off cinema tickets
• Health & Wellbeing discounts - Discounts for Nuffield Health (20%) and Pure Gym (10%)
• Travel discounts - Discounts with holiday companies such as TUI and Expedia
• Shopping discounts - Save up to 15% at high street and online stores by purchasing Shopping Cards
• Meals on duty
• Vodaphone discounts
• Pension scheme and Life Assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• 23 days + BH's and additional day off for your birthday
• 2 days additional leave, following return from Maternity leave during first year back
• Competitive and supportive family benefits
• Day off for baby's first birthday
• Holiday purchase scheme
• On-going training & development and career pathways
• Professional subscriptions paid
• Financial wellbeing programme and preferred rates on salary finance products
More about the role, As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses. Job Reference: com/0603/64333007/52623321/SU #Levy UK Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!