Kitchen Porter

Who Are Absolute Taste and What Do We Do?

We are an innovative culinary and customer service provider, dedicated to delivering inspirational food and experiences that redefine customer satisfaction. With a commitment to excellence and a passion for pushing boundaries, we continue to grow from strength to strength.

As a small, dynamic team of event professionals, we specialize in creating exciting, well-managed, and sustainable events, while fostering strong working relationships. We're looking for individuals who share our fun, resilient, and hardworking values to join our supportive, high-performing team.

This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a highly regarded organisation dedicated to success and a positive, empowering culture.

We are seeking an experienced Kitchen Porter to join our dynamic team, leading the delivery of exceptional live events.

The Kitchen Porter supports the smooth operation of the kitchen and back-of-house areas by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, organisation, and equipment management. The role ensures kitchen areas are safe, hygienic, and fully operational for Absolute Taste Team working with Cadillac F1 Team.

• May involve long hours standing.
• Heavy lifting required.
• Weekend, evening, or travel work may be required for event-based roles.
• This role will involve attendance at 22 Formula 1 race events.

• Set up clearing and wash-up stations according to operational plans.
• Position heavy equipment safely and correctly.
• Ensure adequate stock of cleaning products, disposables, linen, and equipment.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and distributing stock across site.
• Monitor and coordinate stock levels of kitchen and cleaning supplies.

• Clean crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment to a high standard.
• Operate dishwashers efficiently and clean them regularly.
• Store equipment correctly to maintain safety and accessibility.
• Track equipment in/out according to standard procedures.
• Support waste segregation and recycling processes.

• Maintain exceptional hygiene standards across all kitchens and BOH areas.
• Always follow food safety and health & safety procedures.
• Ensure work spaces are tidy, organised, and hazard-free.
• Wear PPE and maintain professional personal hygiene standards.
• Support chefs and kitchen team with basic prep where required.

• Follow closing procedures for wash-up and clearing areas.
• Clean and prepare equipment for storage or transport.
• Assist with inventory counts and equipment checks.
• Ensure kitchen areas are left clean and ready for next use.
• Support event de-rig or equipment loading when required.

• Experience working in a fast-paced kitchen, catering, or hospitality environment.
• Strong understanding of hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team.
• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks, including lifting equipment.
• Strong attention to detail.

• Basic food preparation experience.
• Knowledge of food safety procedures.
• Event or large-scale catering experience.
• Driver’s license and forklift certification.

Join a fast-growing and innovative company that is redefining customer experiences in the culinary and event space. We offer an empowering team culture, the opportunity to work on exciting, well-managed events, and a supportive, resilient team environment.

We are committed to supporting your career growth with thorough training and ongoing development.

You can also enjoy benefits such as:

• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holiday
• 3% Pension
• Life Assurance
• Employee Wellbeing Program

If you're ready to make an impact in a fast-paced environment and contribute to the success of Absolute Taste, apply today and join our team!