Kitchen Porter - Client Support Team at Convene In London

Kitchen Porter - Client Support Team
Convene // conference & meeting spaces

Please note: candidate must currently reside in the UK & be able to work in the UK without sponsorship.

Convene is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer & we believe that diverse teams are the best teams. We live our values of GRIT (Genuine, Relentless, Integrity & Teamwork) & strive to create an inclusive & equitable workplace where everyone can be their true selves, where we all show up for each other. In line with our goal to be 1% better every day, we are committed to listening, learning, growing & improving.

Are you looking for flexible hours? Working as a team? There are many reasons to join our amazing Company. The skills you gain & the experience you gather may well kick-start your career in hospitality/events!

What Youll Do:

To be responsible for the washing up of kitchen equipment, utensils, crockery & cutlery using dishwashers & washing up sinks where appropriate
To ensure that all kitchen areas are kept clean according to the cleaning schedule & the companys health & safety requirements.
To assist the chef brigade in general food preparation & basic food service when required.

General Daily Duties:

To be responsible for the general cleaning of all kitchen areas to required standards as laid down in cleaning schedule
To ensure that all utensils are returned to their respective places after washing
To ensure that kitchen areas are swept at regularly intervals
To ensure that all bins are emptied at regular intervals throughout the day & that all rubbish is taken to refuse containers located by the back stairs. This must be done again as a last job in the evening
To operate dish wash machines in a safe manner as instructed, ensuring that the water is changed regularly
To ensure that chemical cupboard is kept clean, locking it after use & report any damage to Head Chef immediately
To prepare & assist at special functions which may fall outside normal working hours
To help the chef brigade with basic food preparation & service, as well as any other reasonable tasks requested by the team

Health & Safety Regulations:

To ensure company procedures & statutory requirements pertaining to food operations, health & safety, COSSH & fire are strictly adhered to
To ensure a standard of personal & general cleanliness & hygiene to comply with etc.venues & statutory regulations, wearing the correct standard of uniform at all times
To ensure all catering areas are left clean & tidy as is reasonably practical at all times.
To report any loss immediately to Head Chef

Customer Care:

To take all possible steps to deliver first class customer service at all times & in all circumstances & ensure excellent standards of customer care are achieved in the catering area
To maintain a courteous & professional manner & attitude towards clients & colleagues throughout the working day
To be familiar with company procedure & policies with regards to client complaints & compliments reporting all such incidents to the Head Chef immediately
To carry out any reasonable management request.

General:

To be a proactive team member offering help to others as required
To carry out any reasonable management request
To attend team & venue meetings as required
To be available for staff briefings & company events including attendance at the company annual conference
To be available for occasional evening & weekend work subject to the lieu time policy currently in place
To attend training courses as required

Who We Are:

Convene is a global hospitality company that manages a growing portfolio of lifestyle brands focused on revolutionizing the way people meet, work, & gather. It creates hospitality-driven experiences & uniquely designed destinations across its various brands with the singular mission of fostering human-to-human connection. The Convene portfolio comprises Convene, etc.venues by Convene, & Convene Signature, offering clients multiple products including event venues, meeting rooms, flexible office spaces, & building amenity centers. With hospitality at its core, each brand & product offers on-site culinary, in-room A/V, production services, & dedicated hospitality staffing resources.As the largest single provider of dedicated meeting & event venues in the U.S. & UK, & with a growing footprint of flexible office space, the Convene portfolio has a network of nearly 40 locations across nine global cities.

Learn more at https://convene.com/.

Were Here For You:

At Convene, youll receive:

Generous paid time off, including an extra day off for your birthday
Participation in our pension scheme with contributions from Convene
Professional development support
Wellness subsidy to support your wellbeing
Savings on bikes & equipment through Convenes Cycle to Work programme
A chance to be part of a dynamic, growing team
The opportunity to have a significant impact on your team & the business in the work that you do

Convene is committed to building an inclusive & diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer & welcome people from all backgrounds, experiences, abilities & perspectives.