Kitchen Assistant Enhanced DBS - Phoenix Resourcing Services - Romford

Kitchen Porter; Romford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Kitchen Porter positions across London are open for hardworking individuals with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate. These temporary roles support education and healthcare catering across Primary & Secondary Schools, Colleges, Care Homes, Hospitals, SEN Schools, Nurseries and more.

Shifts are regular and flexible to fit your schedule. Responsibilities include assisting kitchen teams with food prep, washing pots and kitchen equipment, keeping areas clean, and helping with service when needed.

Qualifications

• Enhanced DBS certificate (in-date) required.
• Experience as Kitchen Porter or Catering/General Assistant preferred.
• Reliable, punctual, with strong work ethic and good communication.

Responsibilities

• Assisting kitchen teams with food preparation tasks.
• Washing pots, pans, crockery, and kitchen equipment.
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and service areas.
• Assisting with food service and counter service when required.
• Receiving and storing deliveries.
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures.
• Supporting catering teams during busy service periods.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Communication

Willingness to learn

Education

Enhanced DBS Certificate

Job description

Are you a hardworking Kitchen Porter or General Assistant with a valid Enhanced DBS certificate looking for flexible temporary work across London? We are currently recruiting reliable and enthusiastic individuals to support a variety of clients within the education and healthcare sectors, including:

• Primary & Secondary Schools
• Colleges & Universities
• Care Homes & Retirement Villages
• Hospitals & Healthcare Facilities
• SEN Schools
• Nurseries
• Supported Living & Community Care Settings

With regular shifts available across London, this is a fantastic opportunity to secure ongoing temporary work while maintaining flexibility around your schedule.

As a Temporary Kitchen Porter / General Assistant, your responsibilities may include:

• Assisting kitchen teams with food preparation tasks
• Washing pots, pans, crockery, and kitchen equipment
• Maintaining cleanliness throughout kitchen and service areas
• Assisting with food service and counter service when required
• Receiving and storing deliveries
• Following food safety, hygiene, and health & safety procedures
• Supporting catering teams during busy service periods
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Catering Assistant, General Assistant, or within a hospitality environment
• A valid, in-date Enhanced DBS Certificate (essential)
• A positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliability, punctuality, and good communication skills
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team
• Understanding of food hygiene and cleanliness standards

If you're looking for flexible work and want to support vital catering services within schools, care homes, and healthcare settings, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and start working with some of London's leading education and healthcare catering providers.