Kitchen Porter in Plymouth

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cleaning and sterilising countertops, kitchen walls, stoves, ovens, grills and sinks
• Cleaning the entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day
• Maintaining the food storage areas like freezers and refrigerators
• Receiving deliveries and organising them in the kitchen
• Washing dirty dishes like cutlery, pots, cutting boards and pans or loading dishes into the dishwasher
• Removing kitchen waste from waste containers and disposing of them properly
• Cleaning and maintaining cooking equipment like cookers, pots and food mixers
• Supporting the Kitchen Manager in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items
• Providing assistance to other kitchen and café staff, as needed

Skills knowledge and aptitude

• Ability to communicate with the Kitchen Managers and customers
• Thorough attention to detail, excellent time management and critical thinking skills
• In-depth knowledge of kitchen safety and health regulations
• Excellent stress management skills
• Ability to work under pressure
• Teamwork skills to collaborate with colleagues
• Ability to follow all instructions given

Qualifications and training desirable

• Valid First Aid at Work certificate
• Food Safety Level 2

• Free hot drinks on shift (at the Managers discretion)
• 50% off food and cold drinks whilst on shift.
• 25% off for friends and family (2 uses per month)
• Option to stay at Peoples Pod at a discounted rate, subject to availably and at the employers discretion.