Kitchen Porter - CPK

Company Description

South West Larder:
Togetherness, Nurture, Pride, Planet

Full Time: 39 hours per week

Salary: £14.57per hour

Location:

Central Production Kitchen,Huntworth Way, Bridgwater, TA6 6FA

Want to work for a company where Togetherness, Nurture, Pride and Planet are at the heart of everything they do? Then look no further, Somerset Larder produces fresh food and meals to go using locally sourced ingredients from all over the west country. Our philosophy is to nourish the community with amazing produce, to employ local people and to train apprentices for future careers in the catering and hospitality sector.

At Somerset Larder, our Values have been set by our staff. Our Values exist for the good of our working lives and company performance. Our Values are:

• Togetherness
  - Be a tractor not a trailer.
• Nurture
  - You grow, I grow, we grow.
• Pride
  - We can and we will
• Planet
  - We're part of a bigger picture

Key Responsibilities

• To assist Chef's in the preparation and cooking of food if required
• To clean all equipment, crockery & cutlery as required.
• Take delivery of stock including food/provision, checking and accounting for such items.
• Act as Banksman, and other such job specific operations as required.
• To support cleaning, periodic cleaning and deep cleaning as required.
• Clean ancillary equipment to support catering operation, including but not limited to
  - Trailers, Vehicles, Plant and Machinery.
• To ensure all food is handled in accordance with the standards specified in the Food Safety & Quality Management System
• To ensure all waste is removed promptly and placed in the correct waste containers in accordance with site waste management plan.
• To carry out tasks in the most efficient manner.
• To participate as a HACCP Team member if required
• To ensure all work is carried out in accordance with the relevant H&S legislation and Codes of Practice.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training that may include off-site.
• To ensure all raw materials and packaging materials are stored in the correct areas of the site.
• Where relevant, carry out activities required by the accredited FSQMS i.e. cleaning schedule
• To receive deliveries and check supplier invoices in accordance with the company systems/procedures.
• Carry out projects or other tasks as requested by the Unit Manager/Chef Manager.
• Embrace and actively participate in the Zero Harm culture.

Our Ideal candidate will have the following characteristics in line with our values

Ability to work as part of a team

A flexible approach to working hours

Be supportive of colleagues

Keen to learn on the job

Hold Food Safety Level 2 (or be able to achieve on appointment)

Be honest and trustworthy

Able to work independently

Have a can-do approach

Hygienic approach and manner

Committed to zero harm and sustainable practices

• Level 2 Food Safety Qualification (Desirable)
• Level 2 H & S Qualification (Desirable)
• First Aid Certificate (Desirable)

At Somerset Larder, we believe our people are the secret ingredient to our success. Here's a flavourful look at the benefits we've cooked up for our amazing team:

Savour a well-balanced blend of work and personal time with our generous annual leave allowance (31 days including bank holidays)

Prepare for your future with a pension plan that goes beyond the basics - 5% from you, matched with a hearty 5% from us

Our life assurance plan is here to provide peace of mind, so you can focus on serving up excellence

Get a healthy and eco-friendly start to each day with our cycle scheme - perfect for working up an appetite!

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