Working hours: 35 hours per week (7 day working rota. Opportunities for paid overtime. No late evenings)
Interview Date: To be confirmed
The Salvation Army is a worldwide Christian church and registered charity, which has been fighting against social inequality and transforming lives for over 150 years. Expressing its faith through charitable action by working at the heart of communities across the UK and the republic of Ireland. We have 650 churches and community centres where we offer friendship, practical help, and support to some of the most disadvantaged people in our communities.
A great opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join the catering department at William Booth College. We offer a varied working day, where you will be assisting across the campus catering operation. We provide daily lunches for cadets and staff, breakfast for the onsite accommodation guests, hospitality & working lunches. We also cater for small weekend courses and large-scale events.
Who we are:
Historic William Booth College has been at the heart of Salvation Army leadership training since its completion in 1929 and is the foundation for delivering education, training, and conference events for The Salvation Army's staff and volunteers from across the United Kingdom and further afield. There is a rich community life at the college that thrives on a culture of hospitality. Providing an environment where everyone is welcomed and where friendliness, quality care, compassion, and service are our hallmarks.
Our unique College offers over 130 accommodation options, 14 meeting rooms, catering, and event space to a wide variety of Salvation Army and non-Salvation Army visitors, with differing needs.
Key Responsibilities:
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Adhere to H&S and F&H standards
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Ensure food preparation areas, utensils and equipment are cleaned and organised at the start, during, and end of the day.
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Checking on receipt and the storing of deliveries
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Ensure stock rotation of dry stores
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Adhering to the daily and weekly cleaning schedules
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Ensure all HACCP and COSHH standards are adhered to
The Successful candidate:
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Innovative individual
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Works well under pressure, in a busy environment
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Enthusiastic, motivational, someone who strives for excellence
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Organised, able to make robust judgements and prioritise
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Honest, transparent and consistent
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Gain and hold the respect of others
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Flexible approach with a “can do” attitude
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A good track record of efficient performance
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A knowledge of Natasha’s law
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Ability to monitor and challenge the use of processes
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Excellent communication and relationship building skills
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Passionate about food
In order to complete your application please download and read the job profile and any other attachments.
In the job profile you will find the criteria required for the role please make sure that you address this in your supporting statement as this forms the basis of our shortlisting.
Appointment will be subject to satisfactory references and evidence of your Right to Work in the UK in line with Home Office requirements.
As we are not a licensed sponsor, applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Details on how to prove your Right to Work can be found here.
The Salvation Army actively promote equality of opportunity for all with the right mix of talent, skills and potential, and we welcome applications from a wide range of candidates, including those with criminal records.
Please note that any Salvation Army employees who are under notice of redundancy and apply for this position will be given priority consideration.
We reserve the right to close this advert earlier if we feel that we have received sufficient applications.
Promoting equality in the workplace and as a disability confident leader scheme employer, we guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet all the minimum essential criteria for the vacancy.
