Kitchen Porter

Deadline for applications: 12pm, Monday 13th April | Reports to: Head Chef | Location: Gateshead, The Glasshouse International Centre for Music | Working hours: Casual (evening & weekend work required) | Salary: National Minimum Wage (+ 12.07% holiday pay)

About The Glasshouse International Centre for Music 

We’re a place where you can hear rock legends or pop icons on the same night as folk trios or opera singers. Where new musicians are nurtured and showcased on the same stages as platinum- selling performers.  And where youth choirs and tambourine- shaking toddlers practice in the same spaces as our acclaimed orchestra Royal Northern Sinfonia.

Whether you’re front of house, waiting in the wings or keeping things running behind the scenes you will be part of a team that means 2 million people enjoy top – notch gigs, concerts and classes in our own venue at Gateshead Quays, out in communities across the North East and through live- streamed performances and digital lessons.

About you 

Are you self-motivated, happy working in a team environment and flexible enough to adapt to a changing environment? If this sounds like you, read on to find out how you can hit the ground running.

Kitchen porters support the overall operations of the Food & Beverage department by providing support to the kitchen & front of house teams. Kitchen porters are direct representatives of The Glasshouse International Centre for Music.

Kitchen Porters provide functional support to the rest of the Food & Beverage team, ensure that cleanliness & hygiene standard are met across the main Food & Beverage areas.

It would be great if you had experience in:

• Previous kitchen porter experience in Kitchen environment

Skills and knowledge of:

• Use of utensil washers

It also helps if you have:

• 2-3 years experience in a similar role
• HACCP & COSH Knowledge

You’ll be responsible for: 

Operational Duties 

• To ensure that hygiene standards are met and exceeded
• To ensure all crockery, cutlery & kitchen equipment are cleaned efficiently & appropriately.
• To ensure all the Kitchen surfaces, walls & floors are cleaned and regularly maintained
• To find appropriate storage for cleaning equipment and chemicals in line with protocols.
• Regularly emptying bins & dispose of in appropriate external bins (i.e. food, recycling)
• Maintaining storage rooms & ensure all products are easily accessible.
• Collecting & signing for deliveries when required
• Assisting with stock rotation
• Comply with all food safety and hygiene measures

General 

• • Develop an excellent knowledge of Sage Gateshead’s programme and audience
• • Adhere to all Health & Safety protocols
• • Adhere to GDPR guidelines
• • Any other duties as reasonably requested of you in your role

Note: This job opportunity is advertised on The Glasshouse Careers website and accessible in the public domain.