Kitchen Porter

WSH Group; Brackley; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including bank

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Free meals at work

Career development

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Kitchen Porter for Winchester House School, Brackley (NN13 7AZ). The role runs 11am–3pm, Monday to Friday, during term time with 20 hours per week and a pay rate of £13.09 per hour.

You will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment, support chefs with basic prep and stock deliveries, and ensure high standards of hygiene and allergen controls in a food-led education setting.

Qualifications

• A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills.
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices.
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude.
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Skills

Interest in food and cooking

Attention to hygiene practices

Team player

Willingness to work in education

Flexible attitude

Job description

• Compensation: GBP 13.09 - GBP 13.09 - hourly

Company Description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter
Location:Winchester House School, Brackley, NN13 7AZ
Contract Type: Term time only x 165 days per year / 20 hours a week

Hours 11am- 3pm Monday to Friday
Salary:£13.09

Why Join us?

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the role:

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team at Winchester house school, Brackley . This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key element is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we create mealtimes where every pupil has a safe experience. Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their job and our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Qualifications

Candidate Profile:

• A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

Inspiring every pupil

Safe, supportive spaces where children feel inspired, confident and encouraged to thrive. Their wellbeing is always our priority.

Empowering our people

Attracting, nurturing and retaining exceptional talent. Friendly, enthusiastic, creative teams who love what they do.

Food that sparks curiosity

Flavour-packed, nourishing dishes designed to educate, excite and create memorable dining experiences.

Protecting our planet

Championing seasonal UK produce, reducing waste and promoting sustainable behaviours in every kitchen and dining room.

Building trusted partnerships

Listening, collaborating and building relationships rooted in integrity, respect and a shared vision for excellence.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.