Kitchen Porter

King’s School; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

King’s School in Canterbury is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support our busy catering operation. You will help maintain cleanliness, hygiene and food safety across kitchen and dining areas, contributing to a high standard of service for pupils and staff.

The role requires accurate record-keeping of cleaning schedules and deliveries, helping with washing up, sanitising work areas and waste disposal, and assisting with stock checks and safety procedures in line with COSHH.

Qualifications

• We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to support our busy catering operation.
• You’ll maintain the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety across all kitchen and dining areas.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
• Follow strict food storage, handling, and allergen procedures.
• Accurately record cleaning schedules and delivery checks.
• Support the catering team with washing up, sanitising work areas, and waste disposal.
• Assist with quality control of deliveries and compliance with COSHH and Health & Safety.

Job description

Kitchen Porter

Location The King's School, Canterbury

Salary £13.09 per hour + holiday pay

Closing Date: 8 September 2026.

Job details

Job category/type Catering

Date posted 18/08/2026

Job reference VAC00736

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to support our busy catering operation at King’s School. You’ll play a vital role in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety across all kitchen and dining areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety.
• Follow strict food storage, handling, and allergen procedures.
• Accurately record cleaning schedules and delivery checks.
• Support the catering team with washing up, sanitising work areas, and waste disposal.
• Assist with quality control of deliveries and compliance with COSHH and Health & Safety.

The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Online checks will also be carried out on shortlisted candidates.