Kitchen Porter London, England
Job description
The Barbican is one of London’s most iconic buildings in the heart of the City and an incredible backdrop for all types of events, from meetings to elaborate weddings.
If you are looking for a unique venue away from the hustle and bustle of the City, The Barbican Conservatory provides a botanical oasis famous for its cascading plants, high glass roof and tranquil fish pools making it a wonderful space to entertain guests.
As a Kitchen Porter you will receive the following industry leading benefits:
- 50% discount across Searcys venues
- Enrolment into the Searcys pension scheme
- Up to 38 days annual leave (dependant on job role)
- Access to everyday discounts and communication portal
- Employee assistance programme
- Enrolment into Searcys Champagne School
- Meals provided on shift when working within one of our venue.
- Discount off overnight stays in London
- Your birthday off to celebrate in style
- A day off to volunteer / give back to the charity of your choice
Searcys @ The Barbican Centre are growing their back of house team and are looking to hire a Kitchen Porter to work in this outstanding location.
As a Kitchen Porter at The Barbican Centre, you will be responsible for providing a clean and safe working area following Searcy Health and Safety requirements.
This role will be based on 20 hours each week with the potential to pick up a further additional 20-30+ hours during the busy periods.
Job Type: Part Time/Full Time
Hourly Rate: £12.95ph
Key Responsibilities
- To be flexible to work in all kitchens, serveries, staff canteens and external reception spaces
- To ensure all areas of the kitchens and service areas on all floors are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness, providing a clean and safe working area.
- To be flexible to work in all areas of the kitchen.
- To maintain all catering storage areas, ensuring they are always organised and clean.
- To receive, count, inspect and store goods and/or equipment and dispensing or disposing them to/from departments as and when required.
- To be involved with some food preparation and service when required.
- Report immediately any incidents or accidents, fire, theft, loss, damage, unfit food, or other irregularities and take such action as may be appropriate
- Report any broken equipment to the Executive chef/ Head chef
- Must be hard working and willing to learn.
- Excellent communication skills, internally and externally.
- Demonstrates a high level of organisation and time management.
- Supportive team player.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Excellent record keeping.
Additional Information
Searcys is the longest-running independent catering company in Britain, and last year has celebrated an inspirational 175th year anniversary. We have been fortunate to be acknowledged by the industry and won Events Caterer of the Year 2022 at the prestigious Cateys.
Our success is down to the investment we make in developing our people to ensure they can be the best they can. Everyone who joins Searcys will attend our induction where they learn more about us and be supported throughout their journey with us. We invest in development opportunities and are looking to recruit, train and retain the best people in the industry.
