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Houston & Hawkes are seeking a dedicated Head Kitchen Porter to lead our kitchen support team at our new contract in central London. If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you!
Responsibilities:
* Supervising and leading the kitchen porter team to maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
* Managing the Porter Team to ensure overall efficiency of the team and the weekly rota.
* Observing all food safety and hygiene obligations in line with company policy and legislation.
* Managing store rooms, fridges and freezers for correct labelling, organisation, cleanliness and stock rotation.
* Ensuring that high standards of cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen areas and equipment are kept throughout service.
* Collecting and washing up dirty pots and pans.
* Keeping work surfaces, walls, and floors clean and sanitised at all times.
* Ensuring that crockery, cutlery, and equipment are clean and ready for service.
* Assisting with basic food preparation and cooking tasks when required.
* Managing the emptying of bins, waste, and recycling in the kitchen and external bin area.
* Carrying out weekly and monthly deep cleaning duties in line with company guidelines.
* Managing a larger kitchen porter team during the summer programme of events.
Qualifications:
* Strong work ethic—keen to get involved within the kitchen.
* Great team player—happy to help others out.
* Interested in pursuing a long-term career within hospitality.
* Previous experience in a supervisory role within a kitchen environment is preferred.
Benefits:
* Free meals at work.
* Contributory pension scheme.
* Free access to the company Employee Assistance Programme.
* Company events.
* Uniform provided.
* 28 days holiday, including bank holidays.
* Recognition schemes and people award.
* Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave.
* Day off on your birthday.
Who We Are:
Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South-East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients’ hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce, and dedicated to our talented teams.
Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.
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