Kitchen Porter

Houston & Hawkes; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

£15 per hour

Birthday off every year

Enhanced maternity, paternity and adop

Free meals on duty

Contributory pension scheme

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

CODE Hospitality membership

Foodie Socials bringing our teams

Training, development and progression

Summer Awards Party

Christmas Party

Job summary

Houston & Hawkes in Central London is seeking a proactive Kitchen Porter to join a busy professional kitchen. You will keep the kitchen, wash-up and back-of-house areas clean and organised, support chefs with basic prep, and help maintain high standards across breakfast, lunch and hospitality services.

You will work closely with the culinary team to ensure smooth operations, receive deliveries, store stock safely and follow all food safety procedures in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Previous Kitchen Porter experience within contract catering, restaurants, hotels or a professional kitchen would be an advantage.
• A hardworking, reliable and positive approach.
• Excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation.
• The energy to work confidently in a busy kitchen environment.
• A genuine team mentality and willingness to support colleagues.
• Good communication and a professional attitude.
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards.
• A desire to be part of a company where your contribution is recognised and valued.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen, wash-up and back-of-house areas exceptionally clean and organised
• Ensure pots, pans, crockery, utensils and kitchen equipment are cleaned and ready for service
• Support the chefs with basic food preparation when required
• Receive deliveries and ensure stock is stored safely and correctly
• Keep storage, waste and recycling areas organised throughout the day
• Maintain excellent standards during busy breakfast, lunch and hospitality services
• Work closely with the culinary team to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Take pride in the small details that help create an exceptional kitchen environment

Skills

Kitchen Porter experience

Cleanliness

Organised

Teamwork

Communication

Energy

Reliability

Attention to detail

Job description

KITCHEN PORTER

Houston & Hawkes | Central London | £15 per hour | Monday to Thursday

A fantastic opportunity to join Houston & Hawkes within a prestigious Central London workplace, working alongside a talented culinary team where quality, organisation and exceptional standards matter every day.

We are looking for a brilliant Kitchen Porter to become an important part of our kitchen team. This is a busy, professional environment and we need someone who brings great energy, takes pride in their work and understands just how important a well-run kitchen is to delivering exceptional food and hospitality.

You will work closely with our chefs, keeping the kitchen organised, spotless and ready for service while supporting the wider team wherever needed. For someone reliable, positive and hardworking, this is a great opportunity to join an award-winning independent caterer with a genuine focus on its people.

THE ROLE

• Keep the kitchen, wash-up and back-of-house areas exceptionally clean and organised
• Ensure pots, pans, crockery, utensils and kitchen equipment are cleaned and ready for service
• Support the chefs with basic food preparation when required
• Receive deliveries and ensure stock is stored safely and correctly
• Keep storage, waste and recycling areas organised throughout the day
• Maintain excellent standards during busy breakfast, lunch and hospitality services
• Work closely with the culinary team to keep the kitchen running smoothly
• Follow all food safety, hygiene and health and safety procedures
• Take pride in the small details that help create an exceptional kitchen environment

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Previous Kitchen Porter experience within contract catering, restaurants, hotels or a professional kitchen would be an advantage
• A hardworking, reliable and positive approach
• Excellent standards of cleanliness and organisation
• The energy to work confidently in a busy kitchen environment
• A genuine team mentality and willingness to support colleagues
• Good communication and a professional attitude
• Strong attention to detail and pride in maintaining high standards
• A desire to be part of a company where your contribution is recognised and valued

WHY JOIN HOUSTON & HAWKES?

• £15 per hour
• Monday to Thursday working pattern
• Birthday off every year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• Free meals on duty
• Contributory pension scheme
• Life assurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• CODE Hospitality membership
• Foodie Socials bringing our teams together to discover new food, drink and hospitality ideas
• Training, development and genuine opportunities to progress
• Summer Awards Party celebrating our people and achievements
• An unforgettable Christmas Party at one of London's outstanding venues

ABOUT HOUSTON & HAWKES

At Houston & Hawkes, exceptional hospitality is a team effort. Every person plays an important part in the experience we create, and we want our people to feel recognised, supported and proud of where they work.

We're an award-winning independent caterer, a Certified B Corp, recipient of the King's Award for Enterprise in Sustainable Development 2026 and proud to be ranked No. 14 in The Caterer's Best Places to Work in Hospitality.

If you're looking for a Monday-to-Thursday role in a professional kitchen where high standards, teamwork and people genuinely matter, we'd love to hear from you.