At a Glance
- Tasks: Keep our kitchens spotless and assist chefs in food prep.
- Company: Join the Royal Hospital Chelsea's dedicated catering team.
- Benefits: Gain valuable experience, training provided, and be part of a supportive community.
- Other info: Embrace diversity and inclusion in a vibrant work environment.
- Why this job: Make a difference in the lives of Chelsea Pensioners while building your hospitality career.
- Qualifications: Team player with a positive attitude; previous kitchen experience is a plus but not required.
Are you hardworking, reliable, and looking to build a career in hospitality and catering? We are seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our Catering team and play a vital role in ensuring our kitchens and dining areas are maintained to the highest standards.
Working closely with our chefs and catering team, you will help create a clean, safe, and efficient environment while supporting daily food service operations across the Royal Hospital Chelsea.
What you'll be doing
- Maintaining exceptional standards of cleanliness throughout our kitchens, dining areas, stores, and catering facilities.
- Washing and storing crockery, cutlery, kitchen equipment, and catering utensils.
- Assisting with basic food preparation, including preparing vegetables and supporting chefs as required.
- Transporting food, supplies, and equipment between catering locations across the site.
- Ensuring food deliveries are stored correctly and supporting stock organisation.
- Following all Food Hygiene, COSHH, and Health & Safety procedures at all times.
What we're looking for
You will be a team player with a positive attitude, good attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy kitchen environment. Previous catering or kitchen experience would be beneficial, but is not essential as training will be provided.
Join us and help deliver an excellent dining experience for the Chelsea Pensioners and our wider community.
About Us
The ethos of the Royal Hospital is one that puts a premium on selflessness and companionship.
Our values of nurturing belonging, respect individuals, encourage pride and enjoy life underpin that ethos.
We are united in a shared purpose, living and working together and ensuring everyone has a place in our diverse social and military community.
The Royal Hospital Chelsea is dedicated to equality, diversity, and inclusion, where all backgrounds and abilities can reach their full potential.
We pride ourselves on attracting a wide range of talent, removing potential barriers, and promoting equal opportunities.
We know, the more varied and inclusive our teams are, the better our organisation will be for our community.
We are a Disability Confident employer dedicated to hiring diverse talent and ensuring you are treated with respect throughout the recruitment process and upon joining our community.
Our selection process
Should your application be successful you will be invited to a formal interview, where you will be asked questions relating to your experiences and key requirements of the role. If you are successful after the interviews we will:
- Ask for references from those you have listed on your application form
- Check your right to live and work in the UK
- Check any declarations you have made on your application form
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Kitchen Porter employer: Royal Hospital Chelsea Group
At Royal Hospital Chelsea, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values passion and dedication in our team. Our supportive work culture fosters creativity and collaboration, providing ample opportunities for professional growth while making a meaningful impact in the community. Located in the heart of Chelsea, you will be part of a mission-driven organisation that celebrates the stories of the Chelsea Pensioners, ensuring your work is both rewarding and fulfilling.
Contact Details:
Royal Hospital Chelsea Group Recruitment Team
