Kitchen Porter

Wilson Vale; Amersham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilson Vale is seeking a positive, reliable Kitchen Porter for a private school kitchen in Amersham. The temporary contract runs two school terms, 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday from 9:30am to 4:00pm.

You’ll support the daily meal service and help maintain high hygiene standards in a busy school environment. Duties include washing dishes, cleaning equipment and work areas, assisting with basic food preparation, handling deliveries, and supporting the wider kitchen team.

Qualifications

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment.
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment.
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety.
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy.
• Have excellent customer service and social skills.
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff.
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 9.
• Be customer focused.
• Have basic food knowledge.
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and clean kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Assist with basic food preparation and handling deliveries.
• Support the wider kitchen team to ensure smooth daily meal service.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Organised

Food hygiene

Customer service

Food preparation

Team player

Customer focus

Basic food knowledge

Willing to participate

Positive attitude

Job description

This is a temporary contract covering two school terms. You'll work 32.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, from 9:30am to 4:00pm. Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout. We're looking for a positive, honest and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our friendly and hardworking team. You'll be part of a private school kitchen, supporting the team with the smooth running of the daily meal service and helping to maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness. Your duties will include washing dishes, cleaning kitchen equipment and work areas, assisting with basic food preparation, handling deliveries and supporting the wider kitchen team where needed. We offer good training and opportunities for development and progression within the team for the right candidate.

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 9
• Be customer focused
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team
• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.