San Carlo Bristol are hiring a Kitchen Porter!
Our story
The Distefano family, spanning two generations, started San Carlo over 30 years ago and seen it grow to twenty-five authentic Italian restaurants across the UK – from Covent Garden, Piccadilly and Knightsbridge in London to Bristol, Leicester, Liverpool Leeds, Cheshire and Manchester and with a growing number overseas – including Kuwait, Bangkok and Qatar and with new sites set to open in Miami.
Colleague Benefits:
- Free Meals on Duty - Delicious, healthy meals, all free
- 50% Staff Discount - For you and your friends and family, in any of our restaurants around the UK
- Refer a Friend - Bring your friends and earn up to £1,000 per person
- Elevate Training Academy - Commitment to training and continuing professional development with our San Carlo training app
- Volunteering Days - Give back with dedicated volunteering days, making a positive impact in your community
- Squadra App - Offering you discounts and rewards with thousands of companies worldwide
- Wagestream - Access to earned pay at any point of the month
- Legal and Financial Advice - Free legal and financial advice for you and your family
- Colleague of the Month - Monthly recognition awards where all San Carlo colleagues are celebrated
- San Carlo Awards - Our annual San Carlo Awards, dedicated to celebrating the incredible talent and hard work of our colleagues
- Global Opportunities - The chance to work at one of our many international restaurants, from Dubai to Miami
- Best in Class Pension - San Carlo are partnered with an industry-leading pension provider, ensuring your hard work today supports your tomorrow
Key Responsibilities:
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment using proper cleaning and sanitising techniques.
- Clean and sanitise food preparation surfaces, storage areas, and equipment following hygiene standards.
- Loading/unloading dishwasher.
- Cleaning entire kitchen once it is closed to ensure it is ready for the next day.
- Empty waste bins and maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and food storage areas.
- Support the kitchen team by taking deliveries, ensuring ingredients and supplies are properly stocked and readily available.
- Follow instructions from the kitchen staff to facilitate efficient workflow.
- Supporting the Chef in basic food preparation like cutting ingredients, peeling and washing food items.
- Providing assistance to Prep Cooks and other kitchen staff, as needed.
- Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of storage areas, refrigerators, and freezers.
- Properly handle and dispose of food waste, adhering to waste management guidelines and procedures.
- Comply with recycling and composting practices to minimise the environmental impact of kitchen operations.
- Adhere to all health and safety regulations, including proper use and storage of cleaning chemicals.
- Report any safety hazards, accidents, or equipment malfunctions to the supervisor immediately.
- Follow personal hygiene practices, including proper handwashing and wearing required protective gear.
Required Qualifications & Experience:
- Excellent communication skills
- Meticulous attention to detail, highly organised and capable of handling multiple tasks
- A proactive self-starter who can work independently with good judgement and minimal direction