Kitchen Porter

Class 1 Personnel; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Kitchen Porter for a prestigious boarding school in Reading. The role involves supporting kitchen staff and maintaining cleanliness. Ideal candidates should be friendly, professional, and able to follow instructions. This position offers competitive pay and includes benefits such as uniform and meals during shifts. Full-time, permanent position with various shifts available.

Benefits

Access to digital well-being hub

Employee rewards platform

Life cover benefit

Broad selection of training programmes

Cycling scheme

Flexible workplace culture

Qualifications

• Able to work within a kitchen and wash up continually throughout the shift.

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow all back of house duties.
• Communicate well with line manager and chefs.
• Adhere to all responsibilities instructed at the start of your shift.

Skills

Understanding of English

Friendly and team player

Professional and polite

Job description

Class 1 Personnel are Hiring Kitchen Porters for a beautiful Co-educational Boarding School in southeast of Reading.

Morning and afternoon shifts between (0630 - 0300) or (1130 - 1900) from 5 days a week start immediate RG45 area.

Convenient access to public transport, with a train station situated close to the site. On site parking is available for those who drive. Staff will receive full uniform, and meals are provided during working hours.

Workplace: A large independent education campus located in the surrounding area.

Rate of Pay: £12.25 per hour

Working Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Shift Pattern: 5 out of 7 days

Contract Type: Permanent-Full Time

Working in a team of 25 chefs in a private school catering for around 1200 students.

Key Responsibilities of a Kitchen Porter:

• Understand and follow all back of house duties such as using machines, washing up by hand, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying refuse bins, cleaning the kitchen area.
• Communicate well with your line manager and chefs.
• Adhere to all responsibilities instructed at the start of your shift.
• Able to work within a team and independently.
• Know your chemicals, COSSH, HACCP.
• Keep your area neat and tidy at all times.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Understanding of English.
• Friendly and team player.
• Professional and polite.
• Able to work within a kitchen and wash up continually throughout the shift.

What we offer:

Access to a digital well being hub offering a wide range of tools and guidance to support mental and emotional health.

• An employee rewards platform offering continuous discounts and special offers, with the option to share benefits with family and friends, plus the availability of a cashback payment card.
• A life cover benefit that provides financial support to nominated dependent if an employee passes away while still employed.

• An employee rewards platform offering special deals, shareable benefits, cashback, and life cover support for dependants.
• A broad selection of training programmes and development resources to support career progression and personal growth.
• A cycling scheme that helps employees choose healthier travel options while reducing their environmental impact.
• A workplace culture that embraces flexibility and encourages a balanced approach to work and life.

Due to the nature of this role full referencing and an Enhanced DBS.

Successful Kitchen Porter must have availability across the week, offer of positions is subject to completion of the necessary training for a Kitchen Porter.

Your work keeps plates full and customers happy. Join us as a Kitchen Porter!