Kitchen Porter

bartlett mitchell - #MPMiltonKeyens; Bedford; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Bedford is seeking a Kitchen Porter to ensure a smooth kitchen operation. The role involves maintaining hygiene, assisting with food preparation, and following procedures closely. Candidates should ideally have experience in a food environment or Food Safety Level 2 certification, along with strong communication and a reliable work ethic. Benefits include annual leave for birthdays, development opportunities, and free daily lunch.

Benefits

Annual day off for birthday

Monthly masterclasses with Michelin-starred chefs

Fully funded development courses

Discounts at retail and leisure outlets

Cycle-to-work scheme

Paid day off for charity volunteering

Free lunch every workday

24/7 access to Mental Health Charter App

Enhanced parental leave benefits

Paid leave for fertility treatments

Grandparent leave

Qualifications

• Experience working in a food environment is a plus.
• Knowledge of health and safety practices is essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen.
• Assist with basic food prep and food storage.
• Support kitchen operations daily.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to follow procedures

Neat and tidy appearance

Helpful attitude

Reliable work approach

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

We’re a multi award-winning contract catering company, with a team of trained foodies serving over 45,500 satisfied customers every day. We now have an opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join our team.

If you’re interested in getting started in the catering industry, our Kitchen Porter role will help you learn just how a busy kitchen operates. You’ll work hard to ensure that the kitchen runs smoothly, every day. Ensuring the kitchen is kept clean, tidy and hygienic will form an essential part of your work – from disinfecting surfaces, utensils and tools, to carrying out basic food prep and assisting with food storage and delivery.

Your ability to follow procedures and instructions carefully, along with good communication skills and a neat, tidy appearance is essential, along with a helpful attitude and a flexible, reliable approach to your work.

We are looking for candidates with experience of working in a food environment or you have Food Safety at Level 2 combined with good awareness of health and safety plus COSHH. We will also be looking for plenty of enthusiasm to join a friendly, hardworking team and will support your future training and development.

Benefits

• An annual day off for your birthday!
• Monthly masterclasses with Michelin‑starred chefs.
• Fully funded development courses ranging from levels 2 to 7.
• Discounts and cashback at a wide variety of retail and leisure outlets.
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
• Freedom Friday – a paid day off to volunteer at a charity of your choice.
• Free lunch every workday!
• 24/7 access to the Mental Health Charter App.
• Enhanced parental leave benefits.
• Paid leave for fertility treatments.
• Grandparent leave to support your loved ones with their new arrival.

Explore all benefits and more by visiting BM Caterers website