Kitchen Porter

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent contract caterer is looking for a Kitchen Porter to join their friendly team in Ashtead Park. The role involves maintaining kitchen cleanliness, assisting chefs, and operating equipment. The position comes with various benefits including free meals, a wider wallet scheme, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)

Free meals during shifts

Volunteers leave (up to one day per year)

Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Comprehensive training and development programs

Established apprenticeship schemes

Team and company social events

Employee assistance program

Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer

Qualifications

• Kitchen Porter experience is preferred but not essential.
• Good understanding and use of verbal and written English.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a hygienic, safe, and high-standard kitchen environment.
• Assist chefs with food preparation and clean kitchen equipment.
• Operate industrial dishwashers and handle heavy catering equipment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Good understanding and use of verbal English

Competent in written English

Experience in customer service

Job description

We currently have a fantastic opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join our established & friendly team at our prestigious location in Ashtead Park.

You'll play a key role in maintaining a hygienic, safe, and high-standard kitchen environment.

1. Experience with pot wash duties is advantageous.
2. Great team player.
3. Assist chefs with food preparation.
4. Maintain high cleanliness standards at all times.
5. Clean and service all kitchen equipment.
6. Handle heavy catering equipment using provided instructions and cleaning materials, including air filters and extraction systems.
7. Operate industrial dishwashers.

We are looking for:

• Kitchen Porter experience is preferred but not essential.
• Organizational skills.
• Good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Competent in written English and reading skills.
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is a plus.

Benefits include:

• Wider wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Free meals during shifts
• Volunteers leave (up to one day per year)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Comprehensive training and development programs
• Established apprenticeship schemes
• Team and company social events
• Employee assistance program
• Excellent career progression within a leading independent contract caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence and personalized service. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and references will be required. We adhere to the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children and promoting fair treatment regardless of criminal history, with specific considerations for roles in educational settings.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and underrepresented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and a more inclusive workplace.