Job Title: Kitchen Porter
Based: Olton, Solihull, B27 6PF
Salary: £9.54 per hour
Closing Date for applications: 29th August 2022
Sir Josiah Mason Trust
SJMT is a family of charities & community of people supporting those most in need in the West Midlands. SJMT want everyone, regardless of age or circumstances, to feel secure, have opportunities and to thrive.
The services provided include:
- Safe, affordable and well-maintained alms-housing
- Residential and extra care
- Community and housing related support
- Services to advance the opportunities of children and young people in need
Everything they do is rooted in their 370 year history and driven by their vision for the future.
Job Role:
Sir Josiah Mason Trust currently has a vacancy for a full or part time Kitchen Porter to work in its busy kitchen in Alexandra House, a residential care home in Solihull. As part of the catering services team you will ensure that you always provide a top quality and responsive service for all residents, and that meal times are an enjoyable occasion.
Full time hours are 40 hours per week but we would consider a job share.
You will receive regular training and supervision, along with fantastic progression opportunities within the team.
Key duties:
- Cleaning of the kitchen and all equipment, its surrounds and equipment including clearing, cleaning, washing up within the kitchen, also ‘in depth’ cleaning
- Using any approved specialised cleaning products and methods laid down.
- General kitchen duties e.g. washing up.
- Where necessary, preparation of dining areas/dining furniture.
- Assist in the receipt, checking and storage of deliveries and stock rotation.
- Ensure food hygiene and health and safety regulations are adhered to at all times.
Key things about you:
- Some experience in a similar role in a commercial catering kitchen would be beneficial
- Experience working with older people in long term care would be beneficial
- Ability to handle multiple priorities, methodical approach to work
- Good attendance and punctuality
- Exhibit a caring and compassionate attitude while articulating true concern for people
- An enhanced DBS check will be taken up for successful candidates
What we offer:
The Trust continues to reward its staff with competitive pay rates and a number of employee benefits including:
- Starting on 31 days holiday inclusive of Bank Holidays (increases with service)
- An annual ‘wellbeing’ day for all staff
- Company sick pay
- Funded DBS checks
- Free onsite parking
- Pension scheme
- Free uniform
- Life Insurance
- Refer a Friend incentive scheme
- Wider Wallet staff discount scheme
- Employee Assistance programme – 24/7 access to confidential advice on welfare or legal issues and access to counselling
- Long service awards
- Training opportunities for professional qualifications
- Lots of progression opportunities within the organisation
Equal Opportunities:
SJMT is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. It celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Please note should sufficient applications be received we reserve the right to close this vacancy at any time and recruit at any stage. We always encourage all interested applicants to apply at their earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.
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Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Restaurant Assistant, Catering Assistant, Chef Assistant, Food Preparation, Kitchen Assistant, Food Hygiene, Food Prep, Cook Assistant, Food Health and Safety Assistant will also be considered for this role.
