Eastlands Venue Services Limited
Kitchen Porter
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Kitchen Porter
Kitchen Porter – Medlock Square, Manchester
Department: Culinary
Location: Medlock Square
Join Medlock Square, Manchester’s new cultural and entertainment hub alongside the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live Arena, and support the vibrant culinary offer that will redefine hospitality in the city.
Medlock Square is a landmark destination for food, drinks, and shared experiences, blending Manchester’s industrial heritage with bold, modern creativity. Whether it’s fast-paced event catering or relaxed dining, your role as a Kitchen Porter will be crucial in keeping back-of-house operations running smoothly and safely.
About the Role
As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll be a hands-on daily essential, ensuring the kitchen remains Clean, Organised, and Hygienic at all times. Working closely with chefs and the back-of-house (BOH) team, you’ll support service operations while maintaining high standards of food safety, waste management, and equipment readiness.
This is a frontline position that thrives in an environment where attention to detail, reliability, and teamwork make all the difference. Whether it’s a football match evening or a weekday brunch, Medlock Square delivers top-tier hospitality—yours will be the role that keeps it running seamlessly.
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Key Responsibilities
Kitchen & Back-of-House Cleanliness
- Maintain immaculate sanitary conditions across the kitchen, pot wash, and BOH areas
- Wash, dry, and restock crockery, cutlery, utensils, plates, and appliances
- Keep work prep stations, prep tables, and walk-in refrigeration clean and uncluttered
Service Support & Efficiency
- Provide proactive support during peak service periods, ensuring no delays
- Assist with basic food preparation (peutering, slicing, packing) when required
- Ensure a constant stock of clean kitchen tools and equipment in rotation
Health, Safety & Hygiene Compliance
- Uphold strict food safety and hygiene regulations (CuisineSafe, HACCP)
- Handle chemical cleaners and equipment safely without compromise
- Maintain organised waste systems, including trenching, compost, and recycling
General Back-of-House Operations
- Support stock replenishment and deliveries when needed
- Carry out weekly/monthly deep cleans for high-traffic zones
- Collaborate with chefs and foh teams to prevent bottlenecks
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Ability to handle fast-paced kitchen environments efficiently
- Strong work ethic with consistent reliability—shifts missed are hard to recover
- Impeccable attention to cleanliness and hygiene standards
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Desirable (but not required)
- Prior experience as a Kitchen Porter or Commis Chef
- Exposure to high-volume kitchens (weddings, events, or large-scale dining)
Why Medlock Square?
This is a thriving hub of activity, where every role contributes to mesmerising city moments. Beyond delivering exceptional service, you’ll enjoy a strong support package, reflecting our investment in both customer and employee wellbeing.
Benefits include:
- Complimentary meals on shift (breakfast, lunch, fruit, and hot drinks)
- Private Medical Insurance (via Vitality, with virtual GP access and rewards)
- Birthday Day Off (plus full bank holiday leave)
- Group Life Assurance (4x salary paid to beneficiaries)
- Employee Discounts Platform (cashback on partners like Uber Eats, Just Eat, etc.)
- Career Development & Progression opportunities across campus venues
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