Kitchen Porter
Kitchen Porter
We are currently recruiting Kitchen Porters to join a busy aviation catering operation based in Gatwick.
This is a hands-on role suited to someone who can work well in a fast-paced environment and is happy to support different areas of the kitchen operation on a daily basis.
Role Overview
As a Kitchen Porter, you will work across Dishwash, Production, and Pick & Pack areas, supporting daily catering operations and helping ensure airline catering standards and production schedules are met.
Shift Pattern
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4 on / 2 off rolling roster
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8.5-hour shifts
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Early shift start time: 6:00 AM
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Late shift start time: 10:00 AM / 11:00 AM
Benefits
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Free meals on shift
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On-site parking
Key Responsibilities (All Areas)
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Rotating stock to maximise shelf life
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Recording and reporting food wastage
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Recording and reporting breakages (china, glass, equipment)
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Supporting teams to ensure production schedules are met
Dishwash Duties
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Disposing of waste using the appropriate equipment
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Loading catering equipment into wash machines as per training
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Ensuring wash machines are running at correct temperatures
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Checking equipment for cleanliness and damage after washing
Production Duties
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Ensuring all airline products meet required specifications
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Supplying products to relevant departments in an organised manner
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Packing production trolleys and carts ready for dispatch
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Following hygiene and safety standards
Pick & Pack Duties
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Checking all products prior to packing
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Packing carts to the required standard based on passenger numbers
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Carrying out final search and screening checks
Knowledge & Skills
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Catering experience preferred (minimum 1 year desirable, not essential)
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Good communication and teamwork skills
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Comfortable working in a busy and changing environment
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Good spoken and written English
