Kitchen porter for MATR Foods 

Sustainable food start up in Nordhavn ready to start commercial scaling 

MATR Foods is a 2 year old start up on a mission to radically change the environmental impact of how we eat. We develop cutting edge microbial solutions that allow us to transform local organic ingredients into delicious and nutritious food that is better for humans and planet. We have launched our first line of products in branded partnerships with Gasoline Grill and Sticks n’ Sushi as well as in canteens and restaurants. We are now looking to start our production and commercial scaling and build a solid strategy for international expansion. 

The Role:  

Kitchen Porter - Reporting directly to the Production Manager of MATR Foods. 

To support our mission we are looking for a part time kitchen porter for 20-25 hours per week. The role will entail about 75% work as a kitchen porter, making sure that all dishes and production equipment gets cleaned, and 25% production assistant, where you will be hands on in the production helping the team produce the quantities needed. 

You have: 

• Attention to detail and willing to work alongside others. 

• Experience from working in a fast-paced production environment. 

Your responsibilities include but are not limited to:  

• Cleaning of containers and dishes from food production. 

• Keep the kitchen and work area in a clean and sanitary condition, following food safety guidelines. 

• Assist with the receiving and preparation of ingredients, including peeling, chopping, cutting, and grating ingredients as needed. 

• Use various kitchen tools such as knives, peelers, mallets, and ovens/hobs to prepare products. 

• Assist with washing utensils, and cleaning surfaces, floors, etc. 

• Ensure leftover food is properly stored and dated in the correct area. 

• Follow food hygiene and safety guidelines at all times. 

Why you want to work with us: 

• No idea is a bad idea. We’ll happily encourage a partnership or collaboration if you have an idea or know anyone.  

• Autonomy – working in a small start up you will have great opportunity to do independent and impactful work. 

• You’ll be working out of our HQ, kitchen and production facility in an area that has developed into an incubation hub for innovative food and beverage startups in Nordhavn. 

• We are a dynamic group of 15-20 people with more than 10 nationalities between us – and we don’t mind a good Friday drink now and again. 

Working at MATR you will be part of developing the future of food through fungi fermentation. You will be a part of what we consider to be one of the most passionate and ambitious teams in the industry. Learn more at www.matrfoods.com and connect with us on Instagram @matrfds 

MATR Foods is located in Nordhavn, Copenhagen. 

Application deadline is November 21st, 2023. 

At MATR we celebrate diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability or national origin. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.