kitchen porter

Berkeley Scott; Bradford; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Immediate start

Regular shifts

Flexible shift patterns

Weekly pay

Support from Berkeley Scott

Work with established client

Job summary

Berkeley Scott seeks a Kitchen Porter for a temporary role in Bradford to support an on-site catering team. Immediate start, regular shifts, and weekly pay.

You will assist chefs during service, help with basic food preparation, clean equipment, and maintain high hygiene standards. Prior kitchen experience is helpful but not essential; a strong work ethic and ability to learn are valued.

Qualifications

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking.
• Able to work in a busy kitchen environment.
• Team player with good communication.
• Committed to cleanliness and hygiene.
• Experienced in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant or Chef Assistant is highly desirable.
• An Enhanced DBS certificate is desirable but not essential.
• A Food Safety Certificate is also beneficial, although training may be available for the right candidate.

Responsibilities

• Supporting chefs and kitchen staff during busy service periods.
• Assisting with basic food preparation and general kitchen duties.
• Operating dishwashers and cleaning kitchen equipment.
• Washing up and maintaining high standards of cleanliness.
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised and hygienic.
• Assisting with kitchen close‑down procedures.
• Following instructions from the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager.
• Complying with all food hygiene and health and safety procedures.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Punctuality

Kitchen experience

Food safety basics

Job description

Berkeley Scott seeks a Kitchen Porter for a temporary role in Bradford, supporting an established on‑site catering team. The position offers regular, ongoing shifts with flexible patterns to suit availability, weekly pay, and an immediate start. Duties include assisting chefs during service, basic food preparation, operating dishwashers, washing up, and maintaining cleanliness of equipment and work areas. Candidates should be reliable, hardworking, and capable of following instructions within a professional kitchen. Prior experience is helpful but not essential; a strong work ethic and willingness to learn matter more. Pay is competitive and shifts are arranged through Berkeley Scott, with support provided throughout the assignment. Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant – Bradford Berkeley Scott is recruiting Kitchen Porters and Kitchen Assistants to join a dedicated on‑site kitchen team in Bradford.

This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, hardworking individuals looking for regular, ongoing work in one stable location, working alongside a professional and supportive catering team.

What We Offer

• Immediate start
• Ongoing, regular shifts
• Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability
• Weekly pay
• Support from the Berkeley Scott team
• The opportunity to work consistently with one established client

Key Responsibilities

• Supporting chefs and kitchen staff during busy service periods
• Assisting with basic food preparation and general kitchen duties
• Operating dishwashers and cleaning kitchen equipment
• Washing up and maintaining high standards of cleanliness
• Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised and hygienic
• Assisting with kitchen close‑down procedures
• Following instructions from the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager
• Complying with all food hygiene and health and safety procedures

About You

• Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment
• Able to work effectively as part of a team
• Well organised with good communication skills
• Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Experienced in a kitchen or catering environment
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant or Chef Assistant is highly desirable
• An Enhanced DBS certificate is desirable but not essential
• A Food Safety Certificate is also beneficial, although training may be available for the right candidate

Pay rate depends on previous experience and/or client.

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