Kitchen Porter

About Us

Eaten Alive Ltd is a fast-growing company producing award-winning fermented products in our vibrant and dynamic production kitchen. We are passionate about creating high-quality food, and our team is at the heart of what we do. We’re looking for a hardworking and proactive Kitchen Porter to join our team and help maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and efficiency.

About the Role

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll be an essential part of our production team, ensuring the production kitchen operates smoothly, safely, and hygienically. You’ll be responsible for cleaning production utensils and equipment, fermenting barrels, and maintaining cleanliness across the facility, including common areas, offices, and staff uniforms when needed.

Job Summary

We are seeking a dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our dynamic production kitchen team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen, ensuring all equipment and utensils are properly cleaned, stored, and ready for use.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise production utensils, equipment, and fermenting barrels to meet food safety standards.
• Wash and sterilise tools, containers, and equipment used in food preparation and fermentation.
• Assist in preparing workspaces, ensuring utensils and equipment are available and ready for use by the production staff.
• Keep kitchen areas tidy by storing utensils and equipment in the appropriate areas.
• Provide assistance to supervisors, team leaders, and production staff during busy periods.
• Dispose of waste correctly, ensuring proper segregation of materials and adherence to recycling procedures.
• Support housekeeping activities, including maintaining cleanliness in common areas, offices, and storage spaces.
• Wash, dry, and fold staff uniforms.
• Sweep and mop floors to ensure the facility is clean and hazard-free.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure smooth kitchen operations.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations at all times.

Skills

• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with team members and understand instructions.
• Professionalism when engaging with colleagues.
• Ability to work efficiently in a team environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual tasks, including lifting and moving production tools.
• Attention to detail and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety (training provided).

Join us as a Kitchen Porter and become an integral part of a multicultural environment where your contributions will help us continue to deliver award-winning products.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From £12.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Discounted or free food
• Sick pay

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Experience:

• cleaning: 1 year (preferred)

Language:

• English (preferred)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 22/01/2025
Expected start date: 22/01/2025