Kitchen Porter

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About the role
We’re looking for hardworking and reliable Kitchen Porters to join the team at Blend.

You’ll play an important role in keeping the kitchen and wider venue clean, safe and running smoothly. Your main responsibilities will include washing dishes and cutlery, putting away deliveries and completing daily and deep-cleaning tasks.

Full training will be provided.

What you’ll be doing

• Wash dishes, crockery and cutlery to the required standard
• Keep a steady supply of clean crockery and cutlery available
• Put away deliveries
• Complete daily cleaning tasks
• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Deep clean floors, equipment and kitchen areas
• Clean and maintain dishwashers
• Empty and clean bins and ensure waste is separated correctly
• Deep clean grease traps
• Clean clearing trolleys and keep the KP room organised
• Follow the required opening and closing procedures
• Follow Blend’s health, safety and company procedures
• Carry out other reasonable tasks as requested by the management team

About you
We’re looking for someone who:

• Is hardworking and reliable
• Takes pride in cleanliness and hygiene
• Has good attention to detail
• Can manage their time and prioritise tasks
• Can remain calm in a busy environment
• Works well as part of a team
• Has a friendly and positive attitude
• Is honest, trustworthy and respectful
• Is willing to receive feedback and learn
• Has the physical stamina to carry out demanding tasks and stand for extended periods

Essential requirements
You must:

• Have the right to work in the UK
• Have a UK bank account
• Live within a reasonable travelling distance of the workplace
• Be able to communicate in spoken English and understand instructions needed to carry out the role

Full training will be provided, so you don’t need previous experience in every part of the role. A good attitude, reliability and willingness to learn are important.

Application process: Contact your advisor to check you meet the requirements of the role. If suitable, they will ask you to complete and send the a cover letter and tailored CV for this position. 

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