Kitchen Porter

**Company Description**
At Ballantynes, everything we do is about delivering an exceptional customer experience. That's why our people are everything to us It's our people and the magic they perform, that brings those exceptional customer experiences to life.

Ballantynes is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the team, working primarily in the Tearooms Kitchen, supporting the Kin Kitchen as and when required.

The Tearooms Kitchen produces food for our iconic Tearooms, The Ballantyne Home Kitchen Range and Retail Pantry. This kitchen produces high volume and quality products in a varied and fast paced environment.

Kin, our sixty seat Bistro, offers a modern seasonal menu throughout the day and is the venue for regular in-house events such as The Breakfast Club, Books and Bubbles, fashion and products launches throughout the year.

Duties and responsibilities will include the following:

- ** Dishwashing - **Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment either by hand or using industrial dishwashers
- ** Kitchen Cleanliness - **Clean and sanitise kitchen surfaces, countertops, and food preparation areas. Empty rubbish bins and ensure proper disposal of waste materials
- ** Food Preparation -** **Assist chefs and cooks with basic food preparation tasks, such as peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients
- ** Inventory Management - **Assist in receiving, storing, and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients
- ** Compliance with Health and safety - **maintain cleanliness and organisation of the kitchen ensuring equipment is in good working order
- Have good Health & Safety knowledge
- Flexible with a can-do attitude, customer focused
- Fun and enthusiastic
- Have excellent organization skills
- Demonstrate great attention to detail
- Be a team player, and enjoy succeeding as a team
- Possess great customer service skills
- Have a flexible approach to work

This is a permanent opportunity working 16.5 hours per week including weekend work and the occasional late night for events.
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