Kitchen Porter

BaxterStorey; Buckingham; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is seeking a detail-oriented kitchen porter to support our busy kitchen environment. This role involves maintaining cleanliness, basic food preparation, and working closely with our culinary team to ensure high standards of hygiene and safety. We offer competitive benefits and opportunities for career development within the catering sector.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

Employee Benefits Platform

Employee Assistance Program

Recommend a friend scheme

28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

Qualifications

• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods.
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices.
• Good attention to detail and following instructions.

Responsibilities

• Supporting the kitchen team.
• Washing up and basic food prep.
• Maintaining a clean and safe kitchen and dining room.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent preferred

Tools

Kitchen equipment knowledge

Job description

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Are you a detail-oriented individual who takes pride in maintaining a clean and organised environment? Happy to operate a large commercial plate/pot wash? Do you want to play a crucial role in ensuring the cleanliness and hygiene of our school's pantry, kitchen and dining facilities? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to become a part of team as a kitchen porter!

Holroyd Howe is 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.

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

• Supporting the kitchen team
• Washing Up
• Basic Food Prep
• Keeping and maintaining a clean & safe kitchen and dining rooms
• And more!

Qualifications

• No formal education is required, but a high school diploma or equivalent may be preferred
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Additional Information

There are many advantages to working for us and we provide our employees with bespoke benefits which include:

• Free meals whilst at work
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles. We have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients.

“Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.”

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