Job Introduction
Kitchen Porter – Seasonal/Casual Position (October-December)
- £11.44 per hour
- Casual work / Zero Hour Contract
- Paid weekly through our payroll
- Access to a wide range of programs to train and develop you
What you’ll be doing:
The Royal Armouries & New Dock Hall is the largest dedicated conference, events and Exhibition space in Leeds. Our venue offers world-class facilities for high-profile conferences, conventions, exhibitions, awards dinners and corporate events for up to 2,500 delegates, hosting more than 380 national and international events every year.
We're looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our dedicated catering team at The Royal Armouries. As a Kitchen Porter, you will contribute to a passionate and friendly team working in a fast-paced environment to maintain the kitchen areas to the highest levels of cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.
Purpose of the role:
- Maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchens and associated working areas
- Ensuring all pots, pans, utensils and crockery are cleaned to the highest standard
- Deep cleaning fridges, ovens and storerooms to maintain sanitary and kitchen safety standards
- Working with and taking direction from the chefs
- Assisting with basic food preparation
- Transporting food and equipment between the on-site kitchens and storage areas
- Ensuring the correct use of all machinery and equipment
- Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
- Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
- Complying with Health & Safety regulations
Who you are:
- Passionate about working in a food service environment
- Able to work positively with others as part of a team
- The ability to remain calm during high-volume periods
- Friendly, helpful & polite
- Able to prioritise and work under pressure
- Must be able to maintain standards and follow procedures
- Awareness of manual handling techniques
- Experience of using kitchen equipment
- Experience of working in a similar role
- Have a flexible approach to working
- Aged 18 or above
About Us:
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 30% discount in on-site bistro
- Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, Booking.com and many more
- Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
- Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
- Regular emails filled with the best discounts and savings available
- Receive Wow Points every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
- You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families
- Contributory pension scheme
- Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
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.