We are Chester Zoo, and for over 80 years we’ve been a leading conservation and education charity, and an amazing, award-winning visitor attraction.

Our team of passionate, talented, enthusiastic and expert people, do everything we can to keep the zoo going; from feeding the animals, as well as the customers, to discovering new conservation ideas, and giving our 1.9 million visitors an inspirational day out.

We work hard because we love animals, we care about nature, we love Chester Zoo and we want to be the best zoo in the world! If you think you can help us to achieve that, then we’d love to hear from you.

We have an exciting vacancy for a Seasonal Kitchen Porter to join the Oakfield team.

The Role:

• Assist the kitchen team in the smooth running of the department throughout service, by ensuring all equipment and food preparation areas are in good order in accordance with company standards and food safety regulations, and ensure all corridors and relevant back of house areas are kept tidy and well presented at all times.
• Ensure all machinery/equipment is cleaned effectively in line with the daily cleaning schedule, using appropriate products, to ensure no excess or chemical build up.
• Ensure all key equipment (e.g. canopies, grills, and fryers) is cleaned thoroughly when asked and kept in good working order, reporting any maintenance issues to the Sous Chef.
• Monitor levels of cleaning equipment and materials and report ordering requirements, to ensure the department is fully stocked.
• Ensure the kitchen brigade has sufficient equipment, crockery, etc for service.
• Adhere to policies, standard operating procedures and safe working practices including food safety systems, and follow health and hygiene policies and associated legislation (for example HACCP).
• Ensure that you, as part of The Oakfield kitchen team, are clean and well presented at all times.

The successful candidate will have:

• Enthusiasm for the job
• Good communication skills
• Ability to work on their own initiative and in a team
• A commitment to high standards of hygiene and cleanliness
• Flexible attitude to work

Flexibility in this role is key, therefore candidates must have the following availability:

• able to work up to 5 days out of 7 including weekends and Bank Holidays, or
• able to work weekends (including Bank Holidays) and School Holidays

Contracts will be offered on a minimum 8 hour per week basis depending on availability, but hours of work may be significantly more during busy periods.

We are pleased to confirm that we will be offering higher than the National Living Wage and, regardless of age, the rate of pay for this role will be £8.21 per hour. In addition we offer a range of amazing benefits which can be found at https://www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/staff-benefits/.

To apply for this position, please go to https://www.chesterzoo.org/work-with-us/ and click apply now to provide your current CV and complete the application form highlighting your skills and experience including why you believe you should be considered for our Seasonal Kitchen Porter role.

Closing date for applications is 3^rd June 2019