Kitchen Porter

Interaction Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

London Living Wage

Permanent, stable contract

Term time only, holidays off

No evenings, no weekends

Free meals on duty

Full training and support

Job summary

Interaction Recruitment is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter for a permanent, term-time role at a well-regarded school in Kensington, London. The shift runs Monday to Friday from 7:00am to 2:45pm, with all school holidays off and no evenings or weekends.

You'll support the catering team by pot washing, dishwashing, stock handling and general cleaning to a high standard of hygiene, ensuring meals can be prepared and served smoothly.

Qualifications

• Physically active role with standing, lifting and moving deliveries.
• Full training provided; prior experience not required.
• Ability to work in a school environment.

Responsibilities

• Pot washing and dishwashing to keep service moving.
• Operate and clean the dishwasher and wash-up area.
• Clean floors, surfaces, equipment and fridges to hygiene standards.
• Receive deliveries and store stock securely.
• Assist chefs and catering team as needed.
• Follow food safety and allergen procedures.

Skills

Reliability

Punctuality

Teamwork

Cleanliness

Hardworking

Education

Food Hygiene Level 2

Job description

Kitchen Porter — Permanent, Term Time Only

Location: Kensington, London
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7:00am – 2:45pm
Contract: Permanent, term time only
Pay: £14.80 per hour (London Living Wage)

The role

We're looking for a reliable, hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the catering team at a well-regarded school in Kensington.

This is the kind of role that holds a kitchen together. The chefs can't cook and the children can't be fed unless the pots are clean, the deliveries are put away and the section is ready to go — and that's where you come in. You'll be part of a small, friendly team where everyone knows each other's names and the work is genuinely appreciated.

It's an early start, but you'll be finished by quarter to three every day, with your evenings free, your weekends your own, and all school holidays off. For the right person, that's a difficult combination to beat.

What you'll be doing

• Pot wash and dishwashing — keeping pans, trays, utensils and crockery clean and turned around quickly through service
• Operating and cleaning the dishwasher, and keeping the wash-up area tidy and organised
• General kitchen cleaning: floors, surfaces, equipment and fridges, to a high standard of hygiene
• Receiving deliveries and putting stock away, including moving and lifting boxes and stock
• Taking out waste and managing recycling
• Supporting the chefs and wider catering team wherever an extra pair of hands is needed
• Following food safety, allergen, COSHH and health and safety procedures at all times

Please note: this is a physically active role. It involves being on your feet throughout the shift, and regular lifting, moving and carrying of deliveries, stock and kitchen equipment.

What we're looking for

• A strong work ethic and pride in doing a job properly
• Reliability — the team needs to know you'll be there
• The ability to keep your head and keep moving during a busy service
• A friendly, team-minded attitude
• Good standards of cleanliness and hygiene
• Comfortable working in a school environment
• Previous kitchen porter or catering experience is welcome, but not essential — full training is given
• Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 is an advantage, though not required

What's on offer

• London Living Wage — above the statutory minimum
• Permanent, stable contract with a well-established school
• Term time only, with all school holidays off
• No evenings, no weekends
• Free meals on duty
• Full training and genuine support from a friendly team

Safeguarding

The school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. The successful candidate will be subject to an enhanced DBS check and full reference checks prior to starting.