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Kitchen Porter, Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

  •  London
  •  Â£15k-20k
  •  Full time
  •  Closes April 22, 2025
  •  Giovanna Rumma
  •  giovanna.rumma@openairtheatre.com
  • #Other

Description

Job Summary

We are looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our team.

Job Description

The Kitchen Porter will play a vital role in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly by keeping it clean, organized, and well-stocked. This is a great opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and wants to be part of a busy kitchen.

Full and part-time contracts available, fixed term 6th May 2025 - 27th September 2025.

Basic Working Hours: Arranged via rota across 7 days a week. Any additional hours will be paid at the hourly rate.

The role will require regular work in the evenings and at weekends, as well as on Bank Holidays.

Work Base: Regent's Park Open Air Theatre

Salary: £12.85 per hour, paid weekly PAYE.

Benefits: Contributory pension scheme.

Two complimentary tickets for each of the summer season's lead productions.

Staff discount at the theatre's bar and catering outlets.

Training and development opportunities.

Annual Leave: Due to the nature of this contract, the successful candidate will not be able to take holiday during the contract unless required by us; payment in lieu of unused holiday entitlement will be made at the end of the contract.

Notice Period: 2 weeks

Probationary Period: 1 month

Job Requirements

Requirements:

  • Energetic and personable.

  • Good organisational skills and attention to detail.

  • Good standard of spoken English.

  • Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of people at all levels in a confident and friendly manner.

  • Proven ability to work well both independently and within a team.

  • Ability to work well under pressure.

  • The ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.

  • Understanding and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion.

Desirable

A passion for Regent's Park Open Air Theatre and the work we produce.

Experience working practically in a similar environment.

Basic Food Safety certificate.

Job Responsibilities

The role involves:

  • Maintain the cleanliness of kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils.

  • Wash dishes, pots, pans, and other kitchen tools efficiently.

  • Assist chefs with basic food preparation when needed.

  • Ensure floors, work surfaces, and storage areas are kept tidy and hygienic.

  • Handle and dispose of waste safely and efficiently.

  • Receive and store deliveries, ensuring correct stock rotation.

  • Follow all health and safety regulations to maintain a clean and safe working environment.

  • Support the kitchen team by ensuring they have everything they need during service.

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