Storeman/ Kitchen Porter

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Porter to help ensure the smooth running of operations at Chartwells on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days).

Please note: This role is contracted to 41.2 weeks per year.

About The Role

We are looking for a reliable, organised and hardworking Storeman / Kitchen Porter to join our busy school catering team.

This is a varied role combining responsibility for the day-to-day management of our stores with supporting the Kitchen Porter (KP) section. The successful candidate will help ensure that deliveries are received and stored correctly, stock is maintained to a high standard and the kitchen and catering areas are kept clean, organised and ready for service.

Key Responsibilities – Stores

• Receive and check deliveries against purchase orders and delivery notes.
• Check the quality, quantity, condition and temperature of incoming food deliveries.
• Ensure all food and supplies are stored safely and correctly.
• Rotate stock using FIFO (First In, First Out) principles.
• Monitor use-by and best-before dates and report any concerns.
• Maintain accurate stock records and assist with regular stocktakes.
• Monitor stock levels and report shortages or ordering requirements to management.
• Ensure fridges, freezers and dry stores are clean, tidy and well organised.
• Complete and maintain appropriate temperature records.
• Ensure food is correctly labelled, dated and stored.
• Safely move and handle deliveries and stock.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness, organisation and food safety within all storage areas.

Key Responsibilities – Kitchen Porter

• Support the KP team with the day-to-day cleaning and organisation of the kitchen.
• Ensure crockery, utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment are cleaned and sanitised effectively.
• Operate commercial dishwashers safely and correctly.
• Keep kitchen floors, work areas and equipment clean and free from hazards.
• Assist with waste disposal and recycling in accordance with company procedures.
• Maintain a clean and organised pot wash area.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Assist with the cleaning and preparation of catering areas as required.
• Follow all cleaning schedules and procedures.
• Ensure cleaning products are stored and used safely in accordance with COSHH requirements.

Food Safety & Health and Safety

• Follow all company HACCP, food safety, health and safety and COSHH procedures.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Report damaged goods, spillages, hazards, equipment faults or food safety concerns immediately.
• Ensure all work is carried out safely and in accordance with company procedures.

About You

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Highly organised with good attention to detail.
• Comfortable working in a busy school catering environment.
• Physically fit and able to safely handle deliveries and stock.
• Able to work independently and use their own initiative.
• A good team player with a positive attitude.
• Willing to support different areas of the catering operation when required.
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety.

Experience

Previous experience in stores, catering, kitchen porter, hospitality or warehouse work would be advantageous, although full training will be provided for the right candidate.

A Food Hygiene Certificate would be desirable.

The Ideal Candidate

This role would suit someone who enjoys a hands-on role, is happy to be involved in different areas of the catering operation and takes pride in keeping stores, kitchens and working areas clean, safe and organised.

If you are dependable, practical and enjoy working as part of a team, we would love to hear from you.

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.

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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!