Kitchen Porter

Dulwich College; City Of London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious educational institution in London is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support their busy kitchen operations. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting with food preparation, and supporting lunch services. Ideal candidates are hardworking, punctual, and have a positive attitude. Full training provided; previous kitchen experience is a plus. This is a full-time position requiring flexibility with shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience in a professional kitchen is advantageous but not essential.
• Must have DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level.
• Willingness to learn and adapt in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support lunch service and daily kitchen operations for students and staff.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Assist with food preparation and helping the kitchen team as required.
• Follow shift patterns and attend overtime or weekend shifts as needed.

Skills

Eye for cleanliness

Positive attitude

Hardworking

Punctual

Job description

About this Role

Kitchen Porter (Full Time) - Term Time Only

Salary £14.28 per hour

Hours 37.5 hours per week

Our busy kitchen serves lunch to over 1500 boys and staff per day; we also have 130 boarders for Breakfast and Supper and require Kitchen Porters to support this.

We require enthusiastic Kitchen Porter with an eye for cleanliness and who takes pride in their work. Experience of working in a professional kitchen would be an advantage but full training will be provided for the person with the right attitude.

37.5 hours per week, predominantly Monday to Friday 07:00-15:00 shifts but evening shifts (12:00-20:00) to be worked on a rota basis which includes weekends and Bank Holidays shifts according to the needs of the business. Additional paid overtime hours will also be required at peak times.

We are seeking someone who is hardworking, punctual, and takes pride in maintaining high standards. Previous experience in catering or hospitality is helpful, but not essential we value a positive attitude and a willingness to learn just as highly.

If you are looking to be part of a supportive team and enjoy working in a fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.

Closing date Midnight on Sunday 2 November 2025

Interview date To be confirmed

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. This is the responsibility of the whole College community. We all remain vigilant about safeguarding at the College and we never think that child abuse could not happen here or to our pupils. A DBS Disclosure is required to Enhanced level. Charity 1150064

Responsibilities

• Support lunch service and daily kitchen operations for students and staff.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in all kitchen areas.
• Assist with food preparation and helping the kitchen team as required.
• Follow shift patterns and attend overtime or weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• Enthusiastic Kitchen Porter with an eye for cleanliness; experience in a professional kitchen is advantageous but full training will be provided for the right attitude.
• Hardworking, punctual, and reliable with a positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Previous experience in catering or hospitality is helpful but not essential.
• DBS Disclosure at Enhanced level is required.

Additional Details

Location Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London, Greater London, SE21 7LD

Contract Type Permanent

Contract Term Full-Time

Job Reference EDV/2025/DC/91560

Positions Available 1

Interview Date(s) To be confirmed

Related Documents

• Application Form Guidance.pdf
• Candidate Pack - Kitchen Porter.pdf
• Safer Recruitment Policy.pdf

Contact Details

HR Team

020 8299 5184

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Dulwich College

Open Data obtained from: Department for Education

Dulwich Common, Dulwich, London
Greater London
SE21 7LD