Kitchen Porter

Ottolenghi Islington; City Of London; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant chain in City Of London is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen running smoothly. The role involves managing deliveries, maintaining cleanliness, and supporting chefs in food preparation. Ideal candidates will have prior kitchen experience and good English skills. They offer competitive pay, staff meals, discounts, and opportunities for career development. Join a busy, friendly team eager to maintain high standards in food hygiene and safety.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Staff meals during shifts

Staff discounts

28 days holiday

Pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have previous kitchen experience.
• Good English language skills are essential.
• Responsible for managing incoming deliveries.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils clean and organised.
• Manage deliveries — checking orders, storing items correctly.
• Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation.

Skills

Previous kitchen experience

Good communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Ability to work efficiently

Job description

We’re looking for a hardworking and reliable Kitchen Porter to join the team at Ottolenghi Islington. Our kitchen porters play an essential role in keeping everything running smoothly, maintaining cleanliness, supporting the chefs, and ensuring the kitchen operates efficiently at all times.

We are currently looking to hire an experienced Kitchen Porter for a full-time position. The ideal candidate will have previous kitchen experience and be confident in managing incoming deliveries, including accepting and storing them correctly. Good English language skills are essential for this role.

What you’ll do:

• Keep kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils clean and organised.
• Manage deliveries — checking orders, storing items correctly, and maintaining stock rotation.
• Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation when needed.
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety, and cleaning procedures.
• Work as part of a busy, friendly team to maintain Ottolenghi’s high standards.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous experience in a kitchen porter or similar role.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining a clean, safe workspace.
• Good communication skills and understanding of English.
• A positive, reliable, and team‑oriented attitude.

What we offer:

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Staff meals during shifts.
• Staff discounts across Ottolenghi restaurants and delis.
• 28 days’ holiday and pension scheme.
• Health and wellbeing support.
• Career development and training opportunities within Ottolenghi.

If you’re a dependable and motivated Kitchen Porter who enjoys working in a fast‑paced environment, we’d love to hear from you.