Kitchen Porter

Job Brief

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Job Description

• ● Keep all kitchen work surfaces (counters, sinks, stoves, walls) clean and sanitized
• ● Sweep and mop floors at the beginning and ending of shifts
• ● Be ready to clean up spills to avoid hindering operations
• ● Wash cookware, utensils and cutlery fast to keep them in rotation
• ● Arrange equipment and ingredient deliveries
• ● Keep the food and supply storage areas organized
• ● Take out the garbage
• ● Help with routine food prep tasks (such as peeling and chopping vegetables) when needed

Job Requirements

• ● A fast learner with an interest in kitchen work
• ● The ability to stand for long hours
• ● Willingness to adhere to health and safety rules
• ● Good organizational skills
• ● The ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment
• ● Patience and cool-headedness
• ● A high school degree or equivalent is a plus but not necessary