Kitchen Porter (fixed Term Contract)

Halifax, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Position:

Kitchen Porter

Location:

The Piece Hall, Halifax

Department:

The Trading Rooms

Contract:

Fixed-Term (12 Months to Cover Maternity Leave)

Hours:

Full-Time - 35 Hours p/w (minimum)

Working Pattern:

Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat & Sun

Pay:

12.21 p/h

Start Date:

31/07/2025 (may be negotiated)

Posted Date:

15/05/2025

The Piece Hall is looking for a dedicated and hard-working individual to join our dynamic Back of House Team. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and organisation of The Trading Rooms kitchens, supporting our team of chefs, and ensuring smooth kitchen operations. This position offers an exciting experience to work in a fast-paced culinary environment within the hospitality industry.

Duties:



Washing pots, pans and trays by hand and/or machine Ensuring that all tableware, glassware, chinaware, and cooking utensils are sanitary and clean Being responsible for proper use, care, and maintenance of the dishwashing machine, including responsibility for reporting any maintenance issues to the Head Chef immediately Ensuring a clean supply of dishware, glassware, and silverware is available alongside an adequate supply of utensils for the kitchen Washing work area tables, walls, refrigerator equipment, cooking equipment, and floors to ensure that the kitchen area is kept sanitary and organised Removing food and other waste from the waste area Cleaning the waste bins and keeping the waste areas clean Assisting with food preparation where required Following The Piece Hall Restaurant operational policies and procedures, including cleaning schedules and policies for food hygiene, safety and security, to ensure the safety of all employees and guests during each shift Using all PPE and chemicals appropriately Performing other maintenance and or clean-up functions, such as general cleaning, or any other related duties assigned by Management, whilst ensuring that all safety and sanitation standards are maintained Maintaining regular and punctual attendance

Desired Candidate:



The ability to maintain a calm demeanour during periods of high volume Available to work flexible hours that ay include early mornings, evenings, weekends, nights, and/or holidays The ability to stand for long periods of time The ability to reach and lift overhead up to 10kg The ability to work in hot and cold temperature extremes subject to fluctuations for long periods of time The ability to work in an environment where smoke, fumes, steam, and other airborne particles are present The ability to work around, handle, operate, and control hot equipment and products in a safe manner The ability to work at a pace consistent with changing business volume and demands The ability to learn quickly The ability to work as part of a team
N.B. The Piece Hall Trust expects all staff and volunteers to maintain and demonstrate a very positive and supportive attitude to the organisation and to all colleagues at all times, and we consider this to be the key "behaviour" that is applied to all other requirements of all posts.

Please note:

This job description is not exhaustive and amendments and additions may be required in line with future changes in policy, regulation or organisational requirements, it will be reviewed on a regular basis.

This role may be subject to a basic criminal record check.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 35 per week

Additional pay:

Tips
Benefits:

Company events Employee discount
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 31/07/2025

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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3124950
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Halifax, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned