Kitchen Porter

The Independent Schools Council; Canterbury; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

The King’s School in Canterbury is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support our busy catering operation. You’ll help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and food safety across all kitchen and dining areas.

Closing Date: 8 September 2026. The King’s School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children; applicants must be willing to undergo child protection screening and checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service, with online checks for

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain excellent standards of hygiene, cleanliness, and safety across kitchen and dining areas.
• 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

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.

If you take pride in cleanliness, work well in a team, and are committed to maintaining a safe and hygienic environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: 8 September 2026.

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.