Kitchen Porter

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Crieff; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent caterer, Thomas Franks Ltd., is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their team at Morrison's Academy in Perth. The role requires maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring high hygiene standards. The ideal candidate will have strong customer service skills and a team-oriented attitude, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Benefits

Free meals on duty

Discounts through the Wider Wallet scheme

Volunteer's leave (up to one day per year)

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship programs

Social events

Employee assistance program

Workplace pension

Career progression within a leading independent caterer

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter is preferred but not essential.
• Positive can-do attitude required.
• Good understanding of verbal English is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Assist chefs with food preparation.
• Operate industrial dishwasher.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team player

Pot wash experience

Organizational skills

Education

Basic written English and reading skills

Job description

Morrison’s Academy is proudly the only all-through independent day school in Perthshire, offering an outstanding education to boys and girls aged 2-18. Nursery, Primary, and Secondary are all on one campus. The school is family-oriented with a close-knit community, catering to about 400 students and staff daily. We provide lunch and excellent hospitality in a Monday to Friday, term-time operation. Free parking is available.

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join our friendly team at our prestigious Perth location.

Your role will involve maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety, and cleanliness in the kitchen.

Key skills:

• Pot wash experience is advantageous
• Excellent customer service skills
• Team player
• Assist chefs with food prep
• Maintain cleanliness standards
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment
• Operate industrial dishwasher

We are looking for:

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter is preferred but not essential
• Positive can-do attitude
• Organizational skills

Knowledge / competencies:

• Good understanding of verbal English
• Basic written English and reading skills
• Experience in customer service or food prep is a plus

Benefits include:

• Discounts through the Wider Wallet scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteer's leave (up to one day per year)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship programs
• Social events
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace pension
• Career progression within a leading independent caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Disclaimer - Scotland Schools

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced PVG check, identity, and references will be required. We adhere to PVG guidelines and are committed to safeguarding children. Post in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974; all convictions must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion

We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and a better working environment.