Senior Kitchen Porter (Goods In) in Bridgwater

Company Description

South West Larder: Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 hours per week

Salary: £16.31 per hour

Location: Hinkley Point C

Closing Date: 1 June 2026

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.

At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:

• Togetherness - “Be a tractor not a trailer.”
• Nurture - “You grow, I grow, we grow.”
• Pride - “We can and we will”
• Planet - “We’re part of a bigger picture”

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

Operations

• Assist with the induction and training of Kitchen Porter colleagues, ensuring health & safety and food safe practices are explained and reinforced.
• Instruct colleagues in the safe performance and achievement of goods in and safe storage of stock.
• Liaise with Chef Managers/Chef Supervisors to ensure clarity of the requirements of stores, deliveries and cages including ensuring the right items are returned safely to the Warehouse Hub or Central Production Kitchen.
• Check and review stock levels to ensure correct stock based on usage over the previous seven days.
• Liaise with Chef Supervisors/Chef Manager regarding stock levels and orders/deliveries.
• Arrange and action goods movements internally across site using Somerset Larder vehicles.
• Collect all goods orders with agreed suppliers, in line with requirements and agreed processes.
• Ensure all stock and goods in operations within the catering outlets are carried out to the agreed standards for all customers and colleagues.
• Assist in the receipting of goods electronically using procure wizard.
• Assist in the completion of monthly stock takes.
• Undertake any other duties as required to ensure good practice goods in, stores procedures and good housekeeping.

Cleaning

• Ensure cleanliness of all equipment, crockery and cutlery as per normal procedures.
• Carry out cleaning duties as and when required.
• Ensure staff are competent as cleaning team members and use of correct chemicals and processes.
• Ensure hygiene procedures operate in line with Food Safety/COSHH Policies.

Health & Safety

• Complete the receipt and checking off, of food goods deliveries, ensuring that the required tracking, quality, health and hygiene requirements are met in line with the Food Safety Management System (FSMS) procedures.
• Ensure the correct storage of delivered goods, ensuring that stock rotation and health and safety requirements are met.
• Support and ensure daily deliveries to outlets around site are carried out within agreed timetables and to agreed quality and health and safety standards.
• Ensure all waste is removed promptly and placed in the correct waste containers in accordance with site waste management plan.
• Use electrical and handheld equipment as required for the achievement of tasks and duties, following standard safety and hygiene procedures as agreed.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

• Togetherness - Ability to work as part of a team, a flexible approach to working hours, be supportive of colleagues.
• Nurture - Keen to learn on the job, hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment).
• Pride - Be honest and trustworthy, able to work independently, have a can-do approach.
• Planet - Hygienic approach and manner, committed to zero harm and sustainable practices.

Skills/Knowledge/Experience Required

• Good knowledge and understanding of food storage and delivery procedures on a similar scope and scale, including ‘stock rotation’ and stock management.
• Previous experience in a catering/kitchen porter/stores role.
• A good understanding of health and safety issues through appropriate training and practice including compliance with a zero harm culture.
• A good understanding of the skills and approaches of instructing and supporting colleagues to achieve good work standards.
• Able to guide, instruct and clarify on a range of stores, goods in and health and safety practices including cleaning practices.

Qualifications

• Food Safety 2 Certificate
• COSHH trained
• Allergens trained
• Manual Handling trained
• Full UK Driving License (Desirable)
• Trained in HACCP (Desirable)
• Trained as Banksman (Desirable)

Additional Information

Employee Benefits Menu

At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here’s a flavourful look at the benefits we’ve cooked up for our amazing team:

• Generous Time Off - Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (30 days including bank holidays).
• Pension Contributions with Extra Spice - Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics – 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us.
• Life Assurance - Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence.
• Cycle Scheme - Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme – perfect for working up an appetite!
• Comprehensive Family Leave Benefits - When life serves up big changes, we’re here to support you with a menu of family leave benefits designed so you can make memories as you care for your family.
• Free Food and Drink on Shift - Enjoy a daily free meal/drink so you can fuel up and stay energised.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)/Mental Health First Aiders - Tap into our 24/7, all-year round helpline and portal Wisdom, loaded with resources on health, finances, legal advice and lifestyle tips – a full menu of support options.
• Christmas Shutdown - Relax during the festive period whilst the operation is closed between Christmas and New Year – a rarity for the Hospitality industry (option to volunteer for skeleton staffing).
• Learning, Development and Apprenticeship Opportunities - Stir up new skills with a range of development and apprenticeship opportunities to help you grow your career and cook up success in the culinary world.
• Access to Occupational Health - As a perk of being part of the HPC project, you will have access to Health Partners, the UK’s leading provider of workplace health services.
• Refer a Friend Scheme - Use our employee referral programme and benefit financially by adding people from your professional network to our workforce.
• Monthly Recognition: A Toast to you - Each month, we raise a glass to our star team members who go above and beyond, as nominated by their colleagues.
• Long Service Awards - Celebrate the milestones! Receive our heartfelt gratitude and special recognition at your 5- and 10-year anniversaries.
• Annual Team Awards - Join us for our annual awards event as we honour the outstanding contributions and achievements of our team. It’s our way of saying cheers to you!

This benefits menu is our recipe for a rewarding and fulfilling career, where you can develop your talents and delight in the journey ahead.

Pre-Employment Screening

Successful applicants will be required to provide a three-year employment history and five-year address history to work on Hinkley Point C. They must be able to provide in date photographic ID and their right to work in the UK so that security clearance can be obtained as these roles are based on a nuclear regulated site.