Seasonal Temp Kitchen Porter/Busser

6 days ago

Southampton SO QF, United Kingdom Mettricks WestQuay Full time £7,200 - £12,480 per year

Mettricks Hospitality Limited

Kitchen Porter (KP) / Busser – Seasonal Temporary Role

REPORTING TO: Supervisor, Chef on Duty, or Manager

DIRECT REPORTS: N/A

SALARY: Minimum wage for age group

WORKING HOURS: As per Store Rota (Seasonal / Temporary Contract)

ROLE OVERVIEW

As a Kitchen Porter (KP) / Busser at Mettricks, you play a vital role in maintaining the smooth running of our café operations. You ensure cleanliness, efficiency, and organisation in both the kitchen and front of house areas, enabling the wider team to deliver the exceptional Mettricks hospitality standard. Your role is hands-on, fast-paced, and essential to creating a safe, clean, and welcoming environment for both customers and colleagues.

KEY ATTRIBUTES

  • Reliability & Work Ethic: Consistently completes tasks to a high standard, even under pressure.
  • Team Spirit: Works collaboratively with both kitchen and front of house teams to support smooth service.
  • Cleanliness & Organisation: Maintains spotless kitchen and dining areas, ensuring all stations are clean, tidy, and ready for use.
  • Efficiency: Manages multiple cleaning, clearing, and restocking tasks quickly and effectively.
  • Safety Awareness: Adheres to food hygiene, cleaning, and health and safety procedures at all times.
  • Adaptability: Willingly assists in a range of support tasks depending on business needs.
  • Positive Attitude: Approaches every shift with energy, humility, and a willingness to learn.

EXPECTATIONS

  • Uphold Mettricks' high cleanliness and hygiene standards.
  • Support kitchen operations by washing, cleaning, and organising equipment efficiently.
  • Clear tables and assist Front of House teams during busy periods.
  • Follow health and safety, and food safety protocols diligently.
  • Work collaboratively with team members, ensuring seamless coordination between front and back of house.
  • Take pride in contributing to the Mettricks community and customer experience.

RESPONSIBILITIES

KP Area:

  • Wash, dry, and store crockery, cutlery, glassware, and kitchen utensils.
  • Keep kitchen work areas, floors, and storage areas clean and hygienic.
  • Empty bins and manage waste responsibly.

Front of House Support:

  • Clear and clean tables efficiently to maintain a tidy dining area.
  • Restock service stations and ensure essential supplies (cutlery, napkins, etc.) are available.
  • Assist in setup and closing duties as required by the shift rota.
  • Communicate effectively with FOH staff to ensure smooth and timely service.

General:

  • Represent Mettricks' values and professionalism at all times.
  • Take pride in maintaining a clean, efficient, and welcoming environment.
  • Support colleagues with enthusiasm and teamwork.

METTRICKS VALUES AND PRINCIPLES

"Culture Eats Strategy for Breakfast"

(as outlined in the company handbook — apply the same six values: Honest & Open, Continuous Improvement, Engaged & Proactive, Quality & Pride, Hospitality & Optimism, Authenticity.)

Job Types: Part-time, Temporary, Zero hours contract

Contract length: 2 months

Pay: £7.55-£12.21 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 22 per week

Work Location: In person

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