Kitchen Porter

Lexington Catering; Ashford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized catering company in Ashford is looking for a dedicated team member to ensure the highest standards in food service and customer care. You'll work flexible hours, directly supporting chefs and ensuring kitchen cleanliness while providing excellent service to clients. If you have a passion for catering and customer satisfaction, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Free, tasty meals

Flexible working hours

Paid volunteering days

Career development opportunities

Mental health support

Pension schemes

Qualifications

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Remarkable communication skills.
• Experience in catering is essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure knowledge of menu and offers for customer service.
• Maintain cleanliness and stock levels in the kitchen.
• Support Chef(s) with high standard kitchen duties.
• Operate kitchen equipment and report maintenance issues.
• Handle till operations accurately.
• Adhere to food safety and health regulations.

Skills

Customer service excellence

Team player

Excellent communication skills

Catering experience

Job description

Location: Ashford TN24 8PB

We’re a specialist catering company dedicated to providing delicious, healthy and exciting food for Independent Schools. We know the crucial role that food can play on a pupil’s ability to learn, develop and ultimately flourish. Food isn’t simply fuel, it’s critical to creating happy, healthy and inquisitive young minds.

Lexington is committed to safeguarding children and colleagues. Candidates that are shortlisted will be required to have an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including Children’s Barred List.

Brilliant Work Deserves Brilliant Perks!

At Elior, We Believe That When You Love Where You Work, It Shows. That’s Why We Make Sure Our Team Feels Appreciated, Supported, And Set Up For Success! Here’s What’s Waiting For You:

• Free, tasty meals – Enjoy tasty, nutritious food on us while you work!
• Flexible working – including part time roles, because life doesn’t run on a 9-5 schedule.
• Plenty of Time to Unwind – Flexibility around family life with holidays that match the school calendar.
• Leave for life’s important moments – whether family, personal or unexpected.
• Give back time – paid volunteering days for the causes you care about.
• Room to grow – career development and learning opportunities for all stages of your career.
• Wellbeing first – mental health support and wellbeing perks.
• Financial security – pension schemes and life assurance.
• Exclusive discounts – save on entertainment, leisure, and even travel!

One small thing – we welcome you to apply using the name you feel most comfortable with! No need for legal names at this stage.

What you’ll be doing…

• Ensure thorough and up to date knowledge and understanding of menu and special offers in order to provide relevant information to customers and clients.
• Ensure the kitchen area is always clean, well presented and well-stocked.
• Support the Chef(s), making sure the kitchen environment is to high standards with ad hoc duties in simple food prep from time to time.
• Be responsible for smooth operation of relevant equipment reporting any maintenance issues in line with procedures.
• Operate the till point as required, ensuring correct procedures are used.
• Ensure that COSHH, Food Safety and Health & Safety regulations are adhered to and any incidents are reported in line with procedures.

Working Pattern

Monday – Sunday, 30 hours p/w

What can you bring?

• Genuine interest in customer service excellence.
• Focused on the front line.
• Excellent communication skills and a team player.
• Catering experience essential.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

We’re a people‑first business with over 10,000 colleagues across the UK, serving everything from stadiums to hospitals, schools to workplaces. Our mission? To enrich lives everywhere, every day.

And here’s the best part – 87% of our team say they’re proud to work here! Why? Because we create a place where you’re listened to, trusted, supported, and valued.

Not sure you match every single requirement? Apply anyway!

Research shows that many people – especially women and those from underrepresented backgrounds – hold back unless they meet 100% of the criteria. We hire for potential, not just experience. If you’re passionate and ready to grow, we want to hear from you!

We Celebrate You!

At Elior, diversity and inclusion aren’t just policies, they’re who we are. We know that different perspectives make us stronger, and we’re dedicated to creating an environment where everyone feels seen, heard, and empowered to succeed.

Need any support or adjustments during the application process? Just let us know – we’re happy to help!