Kitchen Porter

Class 1 Personnel; Bracknell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A large catering organization in Bracknell is seeking Kitchen Porters for a permanent full-time role in a co-educational boarding school. The position involves working morning or afternoon shifts, maintaining kitchen cleanliness, and supporting a team of chefs to serve 1,200 students. Competitive hourly pay and employee benefits such as training programs and a rewards platform are included.

Benefits

Employee rewards platform

Life cover benefit

Training programmes

Cycling scheme

Flexible workplace culture

Qualifications

• Ability to understand and follow back-of-house duties.
• Ability to communicate well with managers and chefs.
• Knowledge of chemicals, COSSH, HACCP.

Responsibilities

• Follow back-of-house duties like washing up and cleaning.
• Communicate effectively with your team.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization in the kitchen.
• Work both independently and as part of a team.

Skills

Understanding of English

Friendly and team player

Professional and polite

Ability to work in a kitchen

Job description

Class 1 Personnel are Hiring Kitchen Porters for a beautiful Co-educational Boarding School in the southeast of Reading.

Morning and afternoon shifts between (0630 - 0300) or (1130 - 1900) from 5 days a week, starting immediately in the RG45 area.

Convenient access to public transport, with a train station situated close to the site. On‑site parking is available for those who drive. Staff will receive full uniform, and meals are provided during working hours.

Workplace: A large independent education campus located in the surrounding area.

Rate of Pay: £12.25 per hour

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days

Contract Type: Permanent‑Full Time

Working in a team of 25 chefs in a private school catering to around 1,200 students.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all back‑of‑house duties such as using machines, washing up by hand, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying refuse bins, and cleaning the kitchen area.
• Communicate well with your line manager and chefs.
• Adhere to all responsibilities instructed at the start of your shift.
• Able to work within a team and independently.
• Know your chemicals, COSSH, HACCP.
• Keep your area neat and tidy at all times.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Understanding of English.
• Friendly and team player.
• Professional and polite.
• Able to work within a kitchen and wash up continually throughout the shift.

What we offer

• An employee rewards platform offering continuous discounts and special offers, with the option to share benefits with family and friends, plus the availability of a cashback payment card.
• A life cover benefit that provides financial support to a nominated dependent if an employee passes away while still employed.
• A broad selection of training programmes and development resources to support career progression and personal growth.
• A cycling scheme that helps employees choose healthier travel options while reducing their environmental impact.
• A workplace culture that embraces flexibility and encourages a balanced approach to work and life.

Due to the nature of this role full referencing and an Enhanced DBS.

Successful Kitchen Porter must have availability across the week; the offer of positions is subject to completion of the necessary training for a Kitchen Porter.

Your work keeps plates full and customers happy. Join us as a Kitchen Porter!