Job Description

Role Profile:

Kitchen Porter

Location:

Compton Verney Art Gallery & Park

Salary Rate

: 12.21 per hour + benefit

Department:

Commercial

Report to:

Head Chef

Contract Type:

Contract 37.5 hours

Travel/Base/Working Patterns:

This position will require some weekend and evening working but majority daytime working (9:00-17:00pm). Rural location with very limited public transport

Closing Date

: 7th November 2025

Compton Verney Art Gallery and Park

- Art, Nature and Creativity

Step out of the ordinary at Compton Verney with 120 acres of art, nature, and creativity. An extraordinary place filled with inspiration and imagination, outside and in - this is a place of endless possibilities. It is an award-winning gallery, based in a Grade I-listed Georgian mansion amidst 120 acres of Grade II-listed Lancelot 'Capability' Brown parkland in Warwickshire. With six permanent collections (Naples, Northern European Art 1450-1650, British Portraits, Chinese, British Folk Art & The Marx Lambert Collection) and a schedule of thought-provoking changing exhibitions and events both outdoors and in. It is an accredited museum, and a registered charity.

For more information about Compton Verney, visit: www.comptonverney.org.uk

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OVERALL PURPOSE OF THE POST

This new role at Compton Verney is responsible for:

Checking and storing deliveries ensuring correct quality and quantities

Filling in temperature charts and other paperwork required for the post

Rotating stock

Covering the pot wash and dish washing areas

Assisting in food preparation

Additional duties as required

In addition to being a cafe during the day, the space may also be used as a VIP reception area for Private Viewings in the evenings. These are envisaged to occur approximately four times per season and will involve providing drinks and canapes to invited guests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:

Hygiene Maintenance

Ensure all pots are washed correctly and the dishwasher is continuously loaded and unloaded.

Ensure all kitchen areas are clean and tidy

Rotate stock

Fill in appropriate paperwork

Check all deliveries, dates, quality, packaging

Follow all procedures

Food production, preparation and service

Assist with the preparation and presentation of food which will encourage visitors to buy and enjoy their meals

Ensure that the kitchen and cafe areas are clean, tidy and attractive during opening times

Ensure food is prepared and served promptly

Work quickly enough to keep up during busy periods

Ensure portion control, preparation and storage methods avoid wastage and keep down costs

Customer service and satisfaction

Greet all visitors and always be polite and friendly

Deal with individual customer requests

Listen to customer remarks politely and make sure follow up action is taken

Flexibility / Initiative

Be prepared to help the team with other duties when necessary

Identify where you need to change your own activities to meet different circumstances

Identify and liase with the Catering Manager regarding ways to improve work activities or reduce costs

Teamwork

Contribute as an effective member of the team, assisting others where necessary in a willing and positive manner

Health and Safety

Ensure you meet all legal and organisational requirements for fire, safety, health and hygiene

Look out for problems with safety or hygiene and report them to the Catering Manager

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Essential qualifications, attributes, knowledge and skills:

Enthusiasm for meeting and working with a wide range of visitors

Effective team worker

Effective and pleasant personal manner without being over familiar

Good interpersonal and communication skills

Proactive attitude and a willingness to contribute within a busy team

Willingness to undertake training when necessary

Desirable qualifications, attributes, knowledge and skills:

Experience of dealing with customers in a face-to-face environment

A food lover, who wants to deliver good quality food and drink

Work related circumstances

Willingness to work flexible hours

Willingness to comply with a non-smoking policy

What we offer

At Compton Verney we connect people with Art, Nature and Creativity. We are the leading visual art destination in the heart of the country. We trigger positive change for artists, audiences and communities by encouraging play, inspiring debate and bringing people and ideas together

We're working hard to create an inclusive culture, where everyone feels they belong and a warm, welcoming and respectful culture for staff, volunteers and visitors so it's important that our people reflect and represent the diversity of the communities and audiences we serve. We welcome and value difference:

Pension scheme of up to 6% basic salary Staff Membership and Discount Charity workers discounts i.e. gym memberships, shopping discount codes, insurance discounts Holiday allowance up to 28 days relating to length of service Flexible working whenever possible Access to a wellbeing portal, App and Employee assistance programme (EAP) Free parking Eyecare Vouchers Life Assurance Signed up to More than a Moment Pledge Training and Development opportunities

How to apply

Please complete the application form along with your CV and a covering letter expressing why you are suitable for the role, referencing the job description and person specification to us via:

https://recruitment.evalu-8.com/public/recruitment_post?id=OUFlMkNrbStQejR5MzRPYUN6aWpVdz09&org_id=T0VZYUsyNDhaak41cnM4UjYxa3prdz09

If you have any questions or need any additional support with your application, please contact comptonverneyhr@comptonverney.org.uk

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract

Pay: 12.21 per hour

Benefits:

Company pension Discounted or free food Employee discount Free parking On-site parking
Work Location: In person