Kitchen Porter

Ottolenghi Islington; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known restaurant in London is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to ensure cleanliness and efficiency in the kitchen. The ideal candidate should have previous kitchen experience and good English skills. Responsibilities include managing deliveries and supporting the kitchen team. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, including staff meals and holiday time.

Benefits

Competitive pay and benefits

Staff meals during shifts

Staff discounts across restaurants

28 days’ holiday and pension scheme

Health and wellbeing support

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 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 workspace.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Kitchen experience

Good English language skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

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.