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Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: LOAF CATERING A Kitchen Porter plays a vital role in supporting the smooth and efficient running of a busy kitchen. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, ensuring kitchen equipment is ready for use, and assisting chefs and kitchen staff with basic tasks as required. This is a hands-on, fast-paced position essential to the overall success of the kitchen team.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, pots, pans, utensils, and kitchen equipment to required hygiene standards.
• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas including floors, walls, and surfaces.
• Empty bins, manage recycling, and dispose of waste correctly.
• Ensure cleaning chemicals are used safely and stored appropriately.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation (e.g., peeling, chopping, portioning) where required.
• Restock and organise ingredients, cleaning supplies, and kitchen equipment.
• Load/unload deliveries and ensure stock is rotated using FIFO principles.
• Keep the dishwashing and storage areas tidy and organised.
• Follow all food safety, hygiene, and sanitation standards in line with company policies and legal requirements.
• Report any maintenance issues or equipment faults promptly.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• No formal qualifications required (training provided).
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays depending on business needs.
• Good communication skills.

Desirable Skills

• Previous experience in a similar role is desirable but not essential.

Further Information

The Employer is: LOAF CATERING JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. - Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. - Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.