Head Kitchen Porter

Holroyd Howe; East Lavant; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A catering company is looking for a Head Kitchen Porter to oversee supplier deliveries and manage a team in an exquisite environment. This role requires strong organisational skills, a valid UK Driver’s Licence, and a keen attention to detail. The ideal candidate will be adaptable and focused on customer satisfaction. Enjoy various benefits including free meals at work, holiday days, and a company pension scheme in an idyllic location.

Benefits

Free Meals whilst at work

Company sick pay scheme

28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Employee Assistance Program

Gym membership

Free parking

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• Ability to manage supplier deliveries and store rooms.
• Strong understanding of health and safety protocols.
• Experience leading a team of Kitchen Porters.

Responsibilities

• Organise supplier deliveries and food services across various outlets.
• Ensure customer satisfaction through a flexible approach.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety.

Skills

Organisational skills

Customer focus

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Education

Full UK Driver’s Licence

Job description

As a Holroyd Howe colleague working as a Head Kitchen Porter, you will not only be working in beautiful surroundings but also be entitled to a variety of benefits.

Responsibilities

The ability to organise supplier deliveries and store rooms; coordinate food and hospitality deliveries across the estate to various outlets through your team of five Kitchen Porters.

Have a strong understanding of health and safety; be adaptable and customer‑focused; be excellently organised; show great attention to detail; be a team member and enjoy success as a team; and have a flexible approach to work. Reliable commuting to the location is required, with the school’s remote setting meaning public transport is not available.

Qualifications

A valid and full UK Driver’s Licence is required for this role.

Working Hours

Shifts are mainly Monday–Friday, with an approximate eight weekends per year. Outside of term, shifts are mainly 6:45am–3:15pm or 9:00am–5:30pm.

Location

Petworth, West Sussex, GU28 0NB. The school is located at South Down’s Lavington Park, a 400‑acre Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Benefits

• Free Meals whilst at work
• Company sick pay scheme
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Bereavement leave
• Childcare
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free food
• Employee discount
• Free parking
• Gym membership
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site gym
• On-site parking
• Store discount