Working Environment
Lexington Independents is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our culinary team. Lexington Independents is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted for this role, will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check and two suitable references.
Job Description
As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for ensuring the kitchen area is always clean, well presented, and well-stocked.
Responsibilities:
- Ensure that the correct cleaning materials are used
- Ensure safety glasses, masks, gauntlets and any other necessary clothing is warn if required
- Ensure that all policies and procedural requirements of both legislation and company are adhered to in order to promote a professional and forward approach at all times
- Ensure COSHH, Food Safety, and Health & Safety are followed
- Ensure rubbish is removed as and when required
Working Pattern: monday-friday 10.30-14.30 term time only
Skills and Experience
In this role:
- Pride in quality customer service
- Willingness to cooperate as part of a team
- Previous catering experience is desirable
- Excellent communication skills and a team player
Benefits
At Lexington, 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.
This role comes with an Employee Assistance Programme, a great cycle to work scheme, workplace pension, life Assurance (x2), term days holiday – , great benefits for you and your family !
Why it’s Great to Work for Us
At Lexington we dare to be different with our food, our catering and reception services, and the way we work. Our values are a representation of who we are and through our values we encourage our people to be themselves, to be creative and to be bold, and we work hard to make sure our people enjoy what they do and have fun.
We foster and believe in a diverse workplace where we embrace and celebrate our differences, which creates an environment of positive energy. It is our culture to nurture great talent, create a place for people to thrive and fulfil their potential.
We take pride in being an equal opportunity employer and welcome everyone to our team. In your application please let us know if you need reasonable adjustments and feel free to note if you will require further assistance and which pronouns you use (for example – she/her, he/him, they/them, etc).
If you want to join an award-winning team who are passionate about serving delicious food and want to work with some the most exceptional client in London, you won’t be disappointed. Don’t just take our word for it and visit our website where our people have shared their experiences.
Any internal colleagues applying for this role, please be advised that new terms and conditions will apply.
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.