Kitchen Porter

Houston & Hawkes; Epsom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity awaits at a dynamic independent caterer, where you'll step into the role of Kitchen Porter. This position offers a chance to be part of a vibrant team dedicated to excellence and creativity in the culinary field. You'll play a vital role in maintaining the kitchen's high standards, ensuring cleanliness, and supporting food preparation tasks. With a focus on professional growth and a commitment to social responsibility, this role is perfect for those looking to build a rewarding career in hospitality. Join a company that values its people and offers a range of benefits to support your journey.

Benefits

Free meals at work

Contributory pension scheme

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Life assurance at two times salary

Company events

Recognition schemes

Enhanced maternity and paternity leave

Day off on your birthday

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Keen to get involved within the kitchen and help others.
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career within hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene of kitchen areas and equipment.
• Assist with food preparation and manage waste disposal.
• Perform deep cleaning duties as per guidelines.

Skills

Teamwork

Strong work ethic

Basic food preparation

Job description

Job role: Kitchen Porter

Location: Epsom

Salary: £13.15 per hour

Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours, 7:30am-4pm

Houston & Hawkes are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team, providing a first-class service based at our contract in Epsom.

If you’re looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! We’llgive you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.

Kitchen Porter Duties:

• Ensuring that high standards of cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen areas and equipment are kept throughout service
• Collecting and washing up dirty pots and pans
• Keeping work surfaces, walls and floors clean and sanitised at all times
• Ensuring that crockery, cutlery and equipment are clean and ready for service
• Helping with basic food preparation and cooking tasks when required
• Managing the emptying of bins, waste and recycling in the kitchen
• Carrying weekly and monthly deep cleaning duties in line with company guidelines

Kitchen Porter Requirements:

• Strong work ethic — keen to get involved within the kitchen
• Great team player — happy help others out
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career within hospitality

Kitchen Porter Additional Benefits:

• Free meals at work
• Contributary pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistant Programme
• Life assurance at two times salary
• Company events including all company Christmas party
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave
• Day off on your birthday
• Referral bonuses

Who We Are:

Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients’ hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.

Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.