Kitchen Porter

Holroyd Howe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 17,991; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering company is looking for a reliable Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team at Dulwich Senior School. You will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment while assisting chefs with food prep and stock deliveries. The ideal candidate has a keen interest in food, attention to detail, and a positive attitude. This role offers £13.06 per hour with additional paid overtime, working term-time only across 35 weeks in a supportive education setting.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment 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.
• Support daily kitchen operations and setup for service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Positive and flexible attitude

Team player

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter

Location: Dulwich Senior School - SE21 7AA

Contract Type: 35 working weeks, plus holidays (term-time only)

Salary: £13.06 per hour + paid over-time!

Overview

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team at Dulwich Senior School. 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.

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

Qualifications

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
• Great food, always
• Food education
• Respect in everything we do
• Fresh thinking

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.