Kitchen Porter

Elliot Scott Group; Croydon; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A hospitality staffing agency is seeking a full-time kitchen assistant in Croydon, UK. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, assisting with food prep, and ensuring compliance with hygiene standards. Candidates should have a Food and Hygiene Level 2 certificate as well as a basic DBS. The role offers a supportive team environment and various benefits, including paid holidays and pension contributions.

Benefits

Paid holiday entitlement

Pension contributions

Supportive and friendly team environment

Qualifications

• Basic DBS required.
• Proof of Address and National Insurance needed.
• 36-month employment history required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of kitchen.
• Wash, dry and store pots and cutlery promptly.
• Assist with basic food preparation under supervision.

Skills

Restaurant Experience

Porter Experience

Customer Service

Cleaning Experience

Commercial Cleaning

Education

Food and Hygiene / Safety Level 2 certificate

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and tidiness of the kitchen including floors, work surfaces and storage areas.
• Wash, dry and store pots, pans, cutlery and crockery promptly and efficiently.
• Operate dishwashing equipment safely and correctly.
• Assist with basic food preparation (such as peeling, chopping or portioning ingredients) under supervision.
• Empty bins, manage waste and follow recycling procedures.
• Ensure all cleaning tasks are carried out according to hygiene and safety standards.
• Restock and organise kitchen supplies as needed.
• Support chefs and front‑of‑house staff during busy service periods.
• Adhere to health and safety, fire safety and food hygiene regulations.

Requirements

• Basic DBS
• Proof of Address
• Proof of National Insurance
• Credit Report
• Right to Work
• 36‑month employment history
• Food and Hygiene / Safety Level 2 certificate

Benefits

• Full‑time hours with consistent scheduling
• Paid holiday entitlement (in line with UK regulations)
• Pension contributions
• Supportive and friendly team environment

Key Skills

• Restaurant Experience
• Porter Experience
• Customer Service
• Buffing
• Dealership Experience
• Cleaning Experience
• Detailing
• Manual Transmission Experience
• Maintenance
• Custodial Experience
• Power Tools
• Commercial Cleaning

Employment Type: Full Time

Experience: years

Vacancy: 1

Monthly Salary: 12 - 12