Kitchen Assistant

The Carpenter Arms is a local neighbourhood hangout with a glorious beer garden serving up freshly made artisan pizzas, bubbling pots of comfort food and seriously tasty beers. Standing proud on Victoria Road in the heart of Cambridge; I’d guess you’d call us one big happy family who are always here for both our local and out of town guests.

What we will offer you in return:

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  Competitive hourly rate + tips
• 28 days holiday
• Company Pension scheme
• Retail and beer discounts
• Refer a friend Bonus
• Benefits portal
• Employee Assistance programme
• Career development programme
• Fun culture surrounded by a supportive team
• Free food when on shift
• 30% dining discount of all managed houses
• Great working environment and great prospects!

Your role as Kitchen Porter:

This is an entry level position in the kitchen. We recognise and celebrate the importance of a good kitchen porter for helping the kitchen run smoothly. No matter how good the chefs might be, if there are no clean pans nothing is going to get cooked!

Your main duties will involve:

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  Ensuring basic cleaning jobs are carried out as quickly as possible
• Collecting and washing up pots and pans
• Cleaning food preparation areas and equipment, in addition to crockery and cutlery
• Unloading food and equipment deliveries
• Keeping store room organised
• Keeping work surfaces, walls and floors clean and sanitised
• Food preparation including preparing some salads or desserts
• Performing other duties as required including deep cleans and laundry of kitchen towels and aprons

At the start of your employment you will be required to complete some online training modules that will better prepare you for the role and give you a recognised certificate in each area; which include Health and Safety and Food Hygiene amongst others. You will also receive a clear role induction as well as on the job training from experienced and passionate people that will help get the best out of you!

Career Progression

Opportunities for progression are readily available for a hardworking and ambitious employee or candidate. The next job role up from this position is Pizza Chef; the entry level chef role in our kitchens. This role will introduce you to the kitchen from a chef’s perspective and you will learn a considerable amount in a short space of time, giving you the experience and knowledge to progress further in the future.

What we are looking for:

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  Some previous exposure to a kitchen environment ideal
• Ability to work on your own initiative
• Desire to learn, improve and train from those around you
• A proud individual that always strives to deliver their best
• Passion for fresh food