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kitchen porter

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Kitchen porters wash and clean kitchen areas, including pots, pans, utensils, cutlery and dishes. They prepare the kitchen area before service, and receive and store supplies.

9412.2 ISCO 9412 ESCO source
Competences
15
Groups
2
Essential
13
Optional
2

Competences and skills

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Essential skills and competences 13 competences

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Sector-specific

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clean kitchen equipment

Disinfect kitchen equipment, utensils and other facilities such as trolleys and hot cupboards.

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ensure cleanliness of food preparation area

Guarantee the continuous cleanliness of kitchen preparation, production and storage areas according to hygiene, safety and health regulations.

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follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health

Adhere to the Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) procedures for activities that involve hazardous substances, such as bacteria, allergens, waste oil, paint or brake fluids that result in illness or injury.

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handover the food preparation area

Leave the kitchen area in conditions which follow safe and secure procedures, so that it is ready for the next shift.

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Includes clearing up and putting working materials in their proper places.
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work in a hospitality team

Function confidently within a group in hospitality services, in which each has his own responsibility in reaching a common goal which is a good interaction with the customers, guests or collaborators and their contentment.

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8 competences
carry out stock rotation

Execute repositioning of packaged and perishable products with an earlier sell-by date to the front of a shelf.

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clean surfaces

Disinfect surfaces in accordance with sanitary standards.

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Including walls, floors, tables, kitchen and service equipment
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comply with food safety and hygiene

Respect optimal food safety and hygiene during preparation, manufacturing, processing, storage, distribution and delivery of food products.

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handle chemical cleaning agents

Ensure proper handling, storage, management and disposal of cleaning chemicals (CIP) in accordance with regulations.

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The chemicals include hazardous materials.
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handle glassware

Utilise glassware by polishing, cleaning and storing it properly.

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maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment

Preserve health, hygiene, safety and security in the workplace in accordance with relevant regulations.

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operate dishwashing machine

Handle dishwashing machines with used plates, glass, service utensils and cutlery.

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report on possible equipment hazards

Communicate hazard risks and malfunctioning equipment so that incidents are quickly dealt with.

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Optional skills and competences 2 competences

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Sector-specific

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use food cutting tools

Trim, peel and slice products with knives, paring or food cutting tools or equipment according to guidelines.

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use food preparation techniques

Apply food preparation techniques including the selecting, washing, cooling, peeling, marinating, preparing of dressings and cutting of ingredients.

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