Kitchen Porter
Closing Date: Sun 28 June, 17:00 BST
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Applications
Please apply online, or alternatively, download the application form in Word and email it to hr@watershed.co.uk.
Do get in touch if you would like any of this information, or wish to apply, in another format.
Please do not include your CV as it will not be considered. Please put all relevant information on your application form.
Before you apply
Watershed's first value is Inclusive – We listen to and learn from our community, creating equity and addressing harm where it occurs. The information below lays out some of the steps we are taking to create a more inclusive recruitment process. Many of these steps are new to us, so feedback and questions are very welcome.
You may not have worked in a cultural organisation before, or in an organisation like Watershed. Please still consider applying as many other sectors offer transferable contexts.
If you are from a background that is underrepresented in the culture sector - for example you are from a community that experiences racism or you are a disabled person (as defined by the Equalities Act 2010), or you did not go to University or had free school meals as a child - and you would like support to articulate how your experience is transferable to this role, you can book time with us to discuss it. We will ensure the person you meet is not involved in the recruitment process. Please request this by emailing hr@watershed.co.uk (we will not ask you to disclose your background).
We believe our work will be stronger with greater diversity and welcome applications from those who bring balance to our team. Watershed welcomes the whole person to work, and we understand that each of us brings our experiences, our backgrounds and our own unique lens to what we do. Supporting our staff means they are not appointed to represent specific groups or organisations.
Job description
- Position
- Kitchen Porter
- Grade
- Assistant
- Rate
- £12.85 per hour
- Hours
- Part time.
- Contract type
- Permanent. Minimum 14 hours.
- Responsible to
- Head Chef
- Location
- In the building. This post is not suitable for remote working.
Purpose of job
To assist the Head Chef and Kitchen Management to maximise the business potential of the Catering operation through effective delivery of an excellent customer experience.
A Kitchen Porter will be expected to uphold Watershed business values, be an excellent team player and complete tasks to a high standard to ensure that Watershed remains the most welcoming and inclusive Bristol city venue for social, business and creative meetings, and that catering continues to generate a financial contribution for Watershed.
Main responsibilities
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Under the supervision of the Chef’s support the daily preparation of food to meet Café &Bar and Events requirements
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Under the supervision of the Senior Chefs, maintaining systems regarding quality, stock control, portion control and minimising wastage
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Ensure kitchen areas and equipment are maintained to the highest possible standards of cleanliness and safety and report maintenance issues
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Support the Chefs by ensuring food deliveries are checked, handled and stored correctly
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Supporting the Chefs by ensuring critical control point records are maintained
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Complete cleaning duties as required in line with agreed procedures and policies
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Work with all members of the kitchen team to ensure standards and good working relationships are maintained
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Actively support, encourage and have an awareness of general Watershed activities
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Comply with all hygiene, health and safety regulations relating to food and catering establishments
Key performance indicators
• Complies with department cleaning requirements and standards
• Ensures relevant critical control points are monitored and recorded
• Ensures kitchen areas and equipment are clean and safe and communicates maintenance issues
• Delivers a high standard of food production and minimises wastage
• Is an active and supportive member of the Kitchen team
• Complies with hygiene, health and safety regulations at all times
Essential criteria
• Able to prioritise work and work on own initiative
• Experience in use of equipment such as hot and cold beverage dispensers, kitchen machines etc
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Good communication skills
Application process
Closing date:
We will be holding interviews at Watershed on the below dates.
First round interview / presentation (if relevant): -
Working at Watershed
Find out more about staff benefits, our values and more about our approach.
Access
Watershed will work with candidates to ensure their access needs are met during the interview process and will ensure access requirements are not a factor in decision making.
Equal opportunities monitoring
We are striving to understand more about who applies to work with us. At the end of the application process we invite you to complete our anonymous equal opportunities monitoring form, which will not be shared with anyone involved in the recruitment process.
Opening hours
At full operation, Watershed is open seven days a week, including Bank Holidays (Christmas Day and Boxing Day are the only exceptions). Watershed is a public building, which operates a diverse range of cultural and commercial activities. The post holder will need to be comfortable working in this environment.
Watershed Values
As a registered charity and social enterprise, Watershed has well-established brand values. We seek to apply our values in everything we do and ask staff, partners, suppliers and collaborators to do the same.
Our values are:
- Inclusive We listen to and learn from our community, creating equity and addressing harm where it occurs
- Transparent We share our approach openly and clearly, working at a pace which enables everyone to participate who wishes to
- Responsible We use our resources generously and sustainably, considering our impact on future generations
- Kind We are careful and caring with ourselves and with others
- Hopeful We celebrate culture, creativity and wonder as paths to a better future
Watershed is a Social Enterprise Mark holder. Social Enterprises are businesses whose products and services create both social and environmental benefits.
Closing Date: Sun 28 June, 17:00 BST