Head Porter

Leeds, England, United Kingdom

12/20/2024

We are currently recruiting for a Head Porter to join our team at one of our workplace restaurants in Leeds, LS1.

40 hours per week, Permanent, five days out of seven

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We are looking for a positive, honest and reliable employee to join our friendly and hardworking team. We can offer good training and prospects within our team for the right candidate.

The Head Porter Role will include general up keep of the kitchen; from pot washing, sweeping, mopping, emptying bins and cleaning.

The Head Porter will also be responsible for store management. Accepting and processing deliveries, with the responsibility of maintaining clean stores and walk-ins.

Opportunity for overtime with occasional evening and weekend event/hospitality work

DBS check and financial checks will be required

Start and finish times may differ based on the needs of the business but will range from 07.00-17.00 and will be communicated through the kitchen rota.

Available to start ASAP once the checks have been complete.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 10
• Be customer focused
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team
  
  

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works - Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme - monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
  
  

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.