Kitchen Porter

Holroyd Howe; Emborough; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is looking for a reliable Kitchen Porter to join the team at Downside School. The role involves maintaining cleanliness in the kitchen, assisting chefs, and ensuring proper sanitation. Ideal candidates have an interest in food, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. This is a full-time, permanent position offering £12.21 per hour along with various employee perks including holidays and training opportunities.

Benefits

28 days holiday (including bank holidays)

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Training & development opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox App

Free meals while at work

Career development & HIT Apprenticeships

Qualifications

• Keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills.
• Understanding of hygiene practices.
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries.
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Interest in food and cooking

Job description

Job Title:

Kitchen Porter

Location:

Downside School

Contract Type:

Full Time - Permanent

Salary:

£12.21 per hour

Why Join us?

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the role:

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team at Downside School. We are a busy operation operating all year round with a shift pattern of 5 days over 7. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities:

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service

Candidate Profile:

• A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first

We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

EEO and Safeguarding

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.