Kitchen Porter

ISC group; Bury St Edmunds; Remote; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Bury Grammar School is seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our Catering Team. This is a permanent, term-time only role, working 30 hours per week.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of the school’s catering service by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen. You will work as part of a friendly and dedicated team to ensure catering staff have the equipment, utensils and facilities required

Qualifications

• Positive and reliable approach to work.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Willingness to undertake physically active work.

Responsibilities

• Washing pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils.
• Operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment safely and effectively.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, work surfaces and food preparation areas.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and wash-up areas.
• Disposing of waste and recycling in accordance with School procedures.
• Undertake general dining room duties, including setting up and clearing away equipment and tables.
• Assisting with the receipt and storage of deliveries when required.
• Supporting the Catering team with general kitchen duties as required.
• Helping the Catering team with hospitality events and functions as required.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH regulations.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Organised

Attention to detail

Physically active

Flexible

Hospitality experience

Job description

Kitchen Porter

Job Type: Permanent, Term time only.

Hours: 30 hours per week - 9.00am to 3.00pm, Monday to Friday.

Start Date: As soon as possible.

Bury Grammar School is seeking to appoint a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our Catering Team. This is a permanent, term-time only role, working 30 hours per week.

The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the smooth operation of the school’s catering service by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene within the kitchen. Working as part of a friendly and dedicated team, you will help ensure that catering staff have the equipment, utensils and kitchen facilities required to deliver an efficient meal service to pupils, staff and visitors.

The Role

Key responsibilities will include:

• Washing pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils.
• Operating and maintaining dishwashing equipment safely and effectively.
• Cleaning kitchen equipment, work surfaces and food preparation areas.
• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and wash-up areas.
• Disposing of waste and recycling in accordance with School procedures.
• Undertake general dining room duties, including; setting up and clearing away equipment and tables, cleaning of the dining room surrounds and equipment to include all work surfaces, dining furniture, floors and walls.
• Assisting with the receipt and storage of deliveries when required.
• Supporting the Catering team with general kitchen duties as required.
• Helping the Catering team with hospitality events and functions as required.
• Ensuring compliance with food hygiene, health and safety, and COSHH regulations.
• Following all School policies and procedures, including safeguarding requirements.
• Undertaking any other reasonable duties to support the effective operation of the catering service.

The Ideal Candidate

• The successful candidate will possess the following qualities, skills and experience:
• A positive and reliable approach to work.
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail.
• A willingness to undertake physically active work.The ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• A commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.
• A flexible approach and willingness to support colleagues when required.
• Experience working within a kitchen, catering or hospitality environment would be an advantage; however, applications from candidates with a willingness to learn are also welcome.

Bury Grammar School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful applicant will be subject to appropriate pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check.

The deadline for applications is Midday, Friday 30th October 2026.