Company Description

Job Title:

Kitchen Porter/AssistantLocation:

Dragon School, Oxford OX2 6SSContract Type: PermanentSalary:

£13.16Why Join us?28 days holiday (including bank holidays)3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments24 weeks enhanced maternity leaveBespoke training and development opportunitiesPension and life insuranceDiscounts on high street brands, cinema and holidays via the Perkbox AppWellbeing hub and access to employee assistance programmeFree meals while at workCareer development and HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levelsAbout the role:We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team at Dragon School. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UKs leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areasAssist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveriesOperate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practicesFollow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all timesSupport the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service

Qualifications

Candidate Profile:A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skillsGood attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practicesTeam player with a positive and flexible attitudePrevious kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essentialWillingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:People firstWere a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.Great food, alwaysUsing only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.Food educationWe educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.Respect in everything we doOur respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.Fresh thinkingNew ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

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