Kitchen Porter - Catering Assistant in East Grinstead

Are you passionate about food and eager to develop your skills in a professional kitchen? We're looking for a Kitchen Porter (Catering Assistant) to join our friendly and dedicated catering team at The McIndoe Centre. This is a fantastic opportunity to work alongside experienced chefs and support the delivery of high-quality meals for patients, staff, and visitors.

What we offer: We provide a fantastic benefits package alongside excellent training and development opportunities, all within a supportive team environment where you can learn and progress in your culinary career.

Main duties of the job:

• Assist chefs and catering staff with food preparation, including sandwiches, salads, and vegetables.
• Maintain a clean, tidy, and hygienic kitchen environment, following clean as you go practices.
• Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery, glassware, and cookware to the highest standards.
• Support meal service and beverage points, ensuring smooth front and back-of-house operations.
• Manage stock rotation, put away deliveries, and complete associated records.
• Ensure waste disposal processes are followed and bins are cleaned daily.
• Communicate allergen information accurately and complete food safety documentation.

About us: Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%. We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact on the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.

Job responsibilities:

• Location: The McIndoe Centre, East Grinstead
• Contract Type: Permanent, 37.50 hours per week
• Work Pattern: Working 5 out of 7 days
• Salary: Between £23,965.50 to £24,082.50 per annum

Right to Work in the UK: In accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.

Person Specification:

• Passionate about food and committed to learning new skills.
• Able to work effectively under pressure in a busy kitchen.
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Great communication and teamwork abilities.
• Level 2 Food Safety (training can be provided).
• Flexible to work evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Previous kitchen experience is desirable but not essential.
• A caring, friendly attitude aligned with our values: Caring, Friendly, Quality, Integrity, and Pride.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.