San Carlo Alderley Edge are hiring a Kitchen Porter Our story The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and seen it grow to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester and with a growing number overseas – including Kuwait, Bangkok and Qatar and with new sites set to open in Miami. Colleague Benefits: Free Meals on Duty - Delicious, Healthy meals, all free 50% Staff Discount - For you and your friends and family, in any of our restaurants around the UK Refer a Friend - Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per person L'Accadamia Training Academy - Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training app Volunteering Days - Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your community Squadra App - Offering you discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwide. Wagestream - Access to earned pay at any point of the month Legal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your family Colleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards where all San Carlo colleagues are celebrated. San Carlo Awards - Our annually San Carlo Awards, dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our colleagues. Global Opportunities - The chance to work at one of our many international restaurants, from Dubai to Miami Best in Class Pension - San Carlo at partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow Key Responsibilities: Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment using proper cleaning and sanitising techniques. Clean and sanitise food preparation surfaces, storage areas, and equipment following hygiene standards. Loading/unloading dishwasher. Cleaning entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day. Empty waste bins and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas. Support the kitchen team by taking deliveries, ensuring ingredients and supplies are properly stocked and readily available. Follow instructions from the kitchen staff to facilitate efficient workflow. Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items. Providing assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed. Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers. Properly handle and dispose of food waste, adhering to waste management guidelines and procedures. Comply with recycling and composting practices to minimise the environmental impact of kitchen operations. Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals. Report any safety hazards, accidents, or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately. Follow personal hygiene practices, including proper handwashing and wearing required protective gear. Required Qualifications & Experience: Excellent communication skills Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction