Kitchen Porter - Ashford, Kent Job Type: Full Time - Permanent Working Environment Are you a passionate Kitchen Porter? If so, we’d love you to join our team Salary- £11.75 per hour, Term time only. Job Description As a Kitchen Porter you will have plenty of responsibility and opportunity to grow in your role, becoming a critical member of our team. Responsibilities: Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures Working Pattern: 5 days of 7 including weekends 30 hours per week Skills and Experience In this role: Genuine interest in customer service excellence Focused on the front line Excellent communication skills and a team player Catering experience essential Benefits Salary- £11.75 per hour, Term time only. At Elior, we strive to ensure that our colleagues feel appreciated & rewarded, which is why we offer generous rewards & benefits in exchange for your dedicated efforts. FREE On-Site Lunches: Enjoy complimentary lunches, saving you time & money while ensuring you stay nourished & energised throughout the day. Support Your Way of Life: Flexible Working: We offer full-time & part-time roles, with varying shift patterns across the business. Allowing colleagues the flexibility to balance their personal & professional commitments Relax & recharge with 28 days holiday, increasing to 31 days after two years service Family Leave: Prioritise family commitments with flexible leave options Paid Charity Leave: Make a positive impact with two additional paid days for charity work Big Enough for Growth, Small Enough to Connect: Opportunities for career progression while developing a close-knit community Supporting You Through Life’s Ups & Downs: Access mental health support & comprehensive wellbeing benefits Keeping Finances & Wellbeing in Mind: Life assurance, workplace pension schemes, discounts, cashback, entertainment, leisure discounts, & a cycle-to-work scheme Why it’s Great to Work for Us Elior is a multi-award-winning people business and one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, with over 10,000 colleagues operating across a diverse range of sectors including: Workplaces & Office Space Sporting Venues & Stadiums Attraction & Heritage Sites Public Sector & Defence Health, Care & Hospitals Schools, Colleges & Universities Along with our purpose of enriching lives everywhere, every day, we’re committed to an inclusive culture and want our people to feel appreciated, supported, and fulfilled. That’s why 85% of colleagues tell us how proud they are to work for us About Us At Elior we're enriching lives, everywhere, every day. Feeding children in schools, loved ones in hospitals and care homes, sports fans in stadiums, visitors in heritage sites and teams in the workplace. We are a multi-award-winning global player in the hospitality sector, founded in 1991 with over 105,000 colleagues worldwide, serving over 4 million guests every day. In the UK, our dedicated team serve our customers across 1200 locations. Because of our success and stability, we can offer you excellent career opportunities where you will be nurtured and supported to fulfil your potential. We are renowned for looking after our people, with 87% of our colleagues feeling proud to work with us, and we are committed to delivering delicious and healthy food, which is ethically sourced. And we're committed to looking after the planet, supporting the community, cutting food waste and supporting wellbeing. We've lots to shout about with our strong and united approach in tackling many important global sustainability issues. This role sits within our Lexington brand for independent schools. A specialist catering company, we're committed to sourcing and serving delicious, healthy and exciting food for independent schools in London and the South East. Sustainable and ethical, our food satisfies appetites, fuels curiosity, and encourages academic excellence.