Kitchen Porter Organisation Bristol Bears Salary 26000 Location Bristol Bears High Performance Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3TF. Contract type (Full time) Closing date 2 June 2026 Job Description REPORTS TO: Executive ChefLOCATION: Bristol Bears High Performance Centre, Abbots Leigh, Bristol, BS8 3TF. CONTRACT TYPE: Permanent HOURS: Full time. Shifts will typically be 8.30am – 4.30pm but can vary dependant on the rugby schedule and calendar which may require change at short notice. The role can include working weekends, evenings, bank and public holidays if required.SALARY: £26,000CLOSING DATE: Tuesday 2nd June at midnightABOUT BRISTOL BEARSBristol Bears Rugby is part of Stephen Lansdown’s sporting group of companies which includes Bristol Sport, Bristol City Football, Bristol Flyers Basketball and each of their respective community charities. Our vision is ‘to inspire our community through rugby success’. Our supporters regularly attend Ashton Gate Stadium to watch the team perform in Premiership and European Cup Competitions as well as our Women’s team who play at the highest level of domestic competition.ROLE SUMMARYWe’re looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our dynamic team. This is an active role that requires you to be on your feet, handling kitchenware and helping maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the Kitchen. You’ll play a key part in keeping the kitchen running smoothly, supporting the Chefs and ensuring everything is in place to help the team deliver top-quality food to our players. If you’re a team player with a strong work ethic, a positive attitude and the ability to thrive in a high-performance environment, we’d love to hear from you!PRINCIPLE RESPONSIBILITIES • To ensure the kitchen and catering areas are kept to the highest standard of cleanliness by completing the cleaning schedule• Using the dishwashers and equipment provided ensure all cleaning jobs are carried out efficiently and in a timely manner• To ensure all standards of practice, upkeep, cleaning and set tasks in all catering areas are carried out on time and to a high standard • To assist setting up Bristol Bears rugby events and catering areas as per requirement on a case-by-case basis• To report levels of stock, disposables, and cleaning materials to the senior chefs• To ensure all daily tasks are carried out in a positive, productive, and professional manner• To be able to follow key set processes and instructions• To comply with the Food Standards Agency, Health & Safety regulations, and safe working practices in accordance with current legislation and as detailed in the Company’s Health & Safety Policy and Procedures.• To contribute positively to the Bears vision and culture ESSENTIAL SKILLS• A professional and positive attitude• Able to perform active, physical tasks including lifting, carrying and standing for extended periods• Reliable, punctual and committed to maintaining high standards at all times• Able to follow instructions clearly and communicate effectively with the team members• Proactive and able to take initiative when needed• Must have own transport due to remote locationDESIRABLE SKILLS• Ideally you will have some previous kitchen experience, but not essential as training will be providedHEALTH AND SAFETY• Responsible for ensuring all health and safety procedures are followed at all times, with relevant paperwork to support• Report all incidents and accidents as required• To report any hazards detected • To complete and review the risk assessments for the department EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES We are committed to the principle of equal opportunity and its policies for recruitment, selection, training, development and promotion are designed to ensure that no employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, colour, nationality, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or gender reassignment.SAFEGUARDING Bristol Rugby Club Limited is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all employees to share this commitment. This role would be subject to a Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) check.BENEFITSAs part of the Bears family, you’ll have access to a wide range of benefits, including: WORK LIFE BALANCE• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata) FINANCIAL SECURITY• Hargreaves Lansdown pension scheme • Life assurance policyFAMILY FRIENDLY BENEFITS• Enhanced parental leave HEALTH & WELLBEING• Employee Assistance Programme • HPC gym access (subject to player schedules) • Company Sick Pay • Career development opportunities through CPD and Apprenticeship Levy funding TRAVEL & LIFESTYLE PERKS• Cycle to Work scheme • Discounted First Bus travel • Electric vehicle schemeFOOD & ON-SITE BENEFITS • Subsidised meals at the HPC on training days • Onsite parking at the HPC SPORT, EVENTS & DISCOUNTS• Matchday tickets for Bristol Bears Men and Women home fixtures • Ad-hoc tickets for other Bristol Sport fixtures • Discounts at Ashton Gate food and beverage outlets on matchdays • Discounts with a variety of local businesses including attractions, hotels and cafes • Discount at the Bristol Sport retail shop • Bears Kit (where applicable for the role) *Please note that some benefits are non-contractual and may be subject to change as well as subject to terms and conditions. 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