Kitchen Porter

Management & support 2923

Kitchen Porter

Contract: Permanent

Working Hours: 37.5 hours, variety of shifts working – Monday to Sunday between the hours of 7.15am-7.15pm

Salary: £22,500 per annum

Benefits: Free Staff Car Parking, Annual Leave, Life Assurance, Pension Scheme

Are you an enthusiastic person who has experience providing great customer service whilst delivering an exceptional food service?

We have a great opportunity to join our talented and skilled Catering Department as a Kitchen Porter, where you will assist in providing an exception service to our patients and staff.  You will also be required to complete a variety of tasks to supporting the team to provide a great service which includes assisting the chef’s, cleaning of the kitchen and dining areas and washing equipment.

Role Responsibilities include:

  • To clean and wash all kitchen and service items in an efficient manor with high attention to detail and in line with company and COSHH standards
  • Assist the chef’s in the preparation of food as requested adhering to food hygiene regulations
  • Keep the kitchen and restaurant areas clean and tidy at all times
  • Be completely customer focused, working together with the team to provide an efficient and effective service.

Person Specification:

  • Be experienced working within a food service role providing exceptional customer service
  • Possess a Food Hygiene certificate or be willing to undergo this training
  • Have excellent communication and customer service skills
  • Have knowledge of COSHH and its application. 

KIMS Hospital employees enjoy the following benefits:

  • Pension Scheme
  • Private Health Insurance
  • 33 Days annual leave plus extra time off for your birthday
  • Life Assurance
  • Free secure car park
  • Annual Flu Vaccination
  • Free Eye Test
  • Up to 40% discount for some KIMS Hospital services 

If you have any queries regarding this vacancy, Liz would be happy to help. Please give her a call on 01622 231694 or email recruitment@kims.org.uk

At KIMS Hospital we are committed to building a diverse and inclusive working environment. We strive to create a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and are proud to be an equal opportunities and disability confident employer.

Any offers of employment made by KIMS Hospital for this/these position(s) will be subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of a satisfactory DBS Certificate from the Disclosure & Barring Service.   Information about the DBS checks can be found at https://www.gov.uk/disclosure-barring-service-check

Posted 27th July 2024

KIMS Hospital, Maidstone. Picture: www.matthewwalkerphotography.com

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