Summary
About us:
At Palmer & Howells, we recognise that food is more than what you eat, and we also recognise that our staff are more than what's on the surface! As a Lead Kitchen Porter, you'll be involved in assisting with the operation of the kitchen - working to keep a highly skilled team motivated, and implementing fantastic experiences for staff and students.
This is a 'hands-on' position and therefore a passion for working with fresh food and highly nutritious menus is a must! Key leadership skill, an ability to develop people and strong cooking and food preparation skill is the ideal mix for this position.
It's a sociable role with good work-life balance yet it can be fast-paced and pressured at times. Our team will be looking to you to provide calmness and systematic ways of working to ensure an efficient and productive operation, seamlessly fusing service and tasty meals to create an enjoyable environment.
In this role, you can expect the following:
Leading by example to manage a team through the preparation of nutritious meals and highly engaging service
Adhering to company standards and making sure that Food Safety, Hygiene and H&S are all aligned with expectations at a high level
Assist with menu development and introduce a creative flair, aiming for continuous improvement
Offer guidance and support development for staff, instilling a progressive atmosphere where people can learn lots whilst working hard
Assist with controlling stock levels and maintaining food standards
Drive overall performance by instilling best practices
What you'll need:
- Previous supervisory experience within a similar role or back-of-house operations environment is essential
Good level of food experience, particularly around fresh ingredients
Knowledge of compliance matters such as H&S, Food Safety and Hygiene
- Flexibility to work overtime supporting evening events
- Basic IT skills including Word, Outlook and Excel
- Excellent communication skills
Why join us:
This role is:
You'll also benefit from:
Working for a fast-growing, ambitious company. There is no ceiling here in terms of where you can take your career
A dedicated L&D team to support you in developing your skills including apprenticeships and training courses that are available for everyone.
Palmer & Howells is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people, along with their protection. Applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening, including checks with employers and the Disclosure and Barring service (DBS)
