Men'S 1St Team Kitchen Porter - Chelsea FC
* £27500 per annum
Who We Are:
Levy UK & Ireland is the vibrant and exciting sector of Compass Group, the world's largest catering company. We work at some of the greatest venues in the world, delivering legendary experiences in food, drink, and hospitality.
In the UK, we are proud to have a wealth of long-standing partnerships with venues across sport, entertainment, and events. Our partnerships include venues such as Wimbledon, Twickenham, Edgbaston, Tottenham Hotspur, Chelsea, Principality Stadium, Scottish Event Campus (SEC) and ExCel London.
We are culinary champions - it's what we do and it's what we are passionate about. At the core of our work is the belief that sustainably sourced great food and drink, coupled with exceptional service is key to creating legendary experiences. Focussed on 'doing the right thing' for our people and the planet, sustainability, wellbeing, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of what we do.
We are official partners of the British Paralympic Association and are proud to pay all our team members at least the Real Living Wage or London Living Wage.
More about the role:
Levy UK is the official catering partner to Chelsea Football Club responsible for the catering across the Chelsea Football Club estate, including Stamford Bridge stadium, Chelsea FC's training facility in Cobham and Kingsmeadow Women's stadium in Kingston.
Levy UK at Chelsea Football Club cater for an estimated 1.15 million fans annually; delivering catering across 43 public outlets, 58 boxes and 20 suites on match-days. There are over 1,000 corporate and private events are held at Stamford Bridge each year along with a growing, forward-thinking collection of catering solutions across the rest of the business.
Scope of Role
* Responsible for the day-to-day cleanliness and organisation of the Men's 1st team kitchen at Cobham training ground
* Focusing on the cleanliness of kitchen equipment, dishwashing processes, stock control, waste management and ensuring a safe working environment
* Effectively communicating with Culinary and front of house teams to ensure high standards are met and exceeded
* Train and supervise new variable staff members and adapt to bespoke client and team requests
Person Specification
* Proven experience working in a similar role in a high-volume multi kitchen environment
* Strong leadership and organisational skills
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
* Knowledge of Health & Safety regulations and best practices
* Basic computer skills for inventory management and communication purposes
Focus Areas
Operations
* Managing the dishwashing process and coordinating equipment maintenance
* Ensuring high hygiene standards of kitchen equipment, utensils and workspaces
* Monitoring and managing cleaning supplies and equipment inventory
* Assist with basic food preparation with direction of culinary team
* Implementing effective waste disposal practices in accordance with regulations
* Maintaining clear communication channels with the kitchen and other departments
* Adapting to changing priorities and assisting with additional tasks as required
Health & Safety
* Implement and enforce Health & Safety procedures as advised by the Executive Chef and Operations Manager
* Work with the onsite HSE champion to ensure Silver standards are delivered and maintained
* Demonstrate that you take responsibility for your own health and safety and that of others
* To ensure compliance with all H&S processes throughout the venue and business
* Take action for any incidences of fire, damage, loss, refrigerator breakdowns or other occurrences and make the senior team aware of any ongoing issues
Training & Engagement
* Provide training and support for variable and agency kitchen porters, fostering a culture of teamwork and continuous improvement
* Collaborate with the Constellation and senior team to ensure the best quality kitchen porters are booked in to work
* Demonstrate effective communication skills to convey expectations, provide feedback and address concerns with the team
Financial
* Monitor and manage inventory to control costs
* Report any financial or operations concern to the senior chef team
* Provide regular updates about breakages, stock levels and equipment requirements to the senior team, sourcing internally where necessary
Client Relationship
* Demonstrate a high level of professionalism when interacting with players, coaching staff and other club personnel
* Handle any player or staff information with the utmost confidentiality and discretion
* Uphold the standards and values of Chelsea and Levy UK in all aspects of the role
Hours of work:
Hours of work will be determined by the needs of the business and subject to the Working Time Directive and any Workforce agreement that is in place. This role will involve evening and weekend working.
About you:
At Levy UK & Ireland, we take pride in fostering a workplace culture that celebrates diversity and promotes inclusion. We believe that our differences are our greatest strengths, and we are committed to creating an environment where every individual is valued, respected, and empowered.
Our team is a vibrant tapestry of backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, which enriches our creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities, promoting fairness, and ensuring that all voices are heard.
Join us in our journey towards a more diverse and inclusive world, where every person has the chance to thrive and contribute their unique talents. Together, we can achieve greatness.
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