Job Introduction
About Us:
2gether Support Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.
We are looking to make an immediate hire for a Kitchen Porter with a strong team work ethic to join our on-site team here at the Kent and Canterbury Hospital.
This is a part time, permanent role working Saturdays and Sundays, 10.30am to 18.30pm
The Role:
- You will be responsible for the tidy and hygienic upkeep of the food preparation and serving areas alongside your colleagues at all times.
- Prepare food for customers in a professional and timely manner.
- Clean catering and service equipment including floors, work surfaces, and related equipment manually and by use of machine to hygiene standards.
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards in your work area and apply the food safety procedures applicable in work area.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in line with Health and Safety, Quality and 2gether Support Solutions policies and procedures and all documentation and work records are completed accurately.
- Correctly use and take care of all equipment and materials associated with tasks and immediately report any faults to a Team Leader.
- Store goods correctly and use stock on a rotational basis to optimise sales and minimise food wastage
- Participate as a full member of the team, e.g. supporting and training other staff, participating in team meetings, working flexibly as required to cover other members of the team
The Person:
- Tidy upkeep of the food preparation and serving areas, as well as any equipment used
- Maintain food safety and hygiene standards and apply food safety procedures
- Taking payment/using cash registers whilst delivering exceptional customer service within our onsite hospital restaurant
What We Offer:
- Generous annual leave allowance plus the opportunity to buy or sell leave
- Company Pension
- Onsite childcare facilities
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Employee Assistant Programme with Health Assured
- Discounted travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing and travel extras
- Subsidised bus pass
- Health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion and entertainment
- Training and development opportunities including BICS and functional skills training
Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions. We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly represents our local communities. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences. As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage and support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.