Kitchen Porter

Wilson Vale; Greater London; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Craft Works – Training programme

Paid training

Employee Assistance Programme

Online employee benefits scheme

Birthday off after 1 year’s service

Enhanced Maternity Pay

Job summary

Wilson Vale is recruiting a Kitchen Porter for its City of London operation. This permanent, full-time role runs Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, supporting a busy café and hospitality service for around 200 covers on midweek days.

You will maintain high cleanliness and hygiene standards, assist with food preparation, and help ensure the kitchen runs smoothly in a fast-paced environment. A positive attitude and teamwork are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar kitchen porter or hospitality role.
• Strong organisational skills and ability to work under pressure.
• Maintain high hygiene and food safety standards.
• Attention to detail in cleaning and kitchen upkeep.
• Customer service mindset when interacting with staff and guests.

Responsibilities

• Wash up, clean equipment and work areas.
• Assist with food preparation as required.
• Keep the kitchen clean, safe and organised throughout shifts.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Highly organised

High standards of hygiene

Attention to detail

Customer service

Team player

Willing to work as part of a team

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter to join our team at one of our workplace restaurantsin LondonEC2N 4BQ.

This is a permanent role working 40 hours per week,Monday to Friday, 8am until 4:30pm.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the smooth running of our kitchen, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and presentation across our breakfast, lunch and occasional evening events. Working Monday to Friday across our two-floor City of London operation, you’ll support a busy café and hospitality service catering for around 200 covers on a busy midweek day. The role involves washing up, cleaning equipment and work areas, assisting with food preparation and ensuring the kitchen remains clean, safe and organised. We’re looking for someone with a positive attitude, strong attention to detail and a willingness to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team of 12
• Be customer focused
• Have basic food knowledge
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance
• Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
• Craft Works – Free craft-focused career development training programme
• Paid training bespoke to you
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme- your wellbeing is very important to us
• Online employee benefits scheme -monetary savings on everyday items!
• Your Birthday off every year after 1 years’ service.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay

Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all. We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind. From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams – everyone at has a voice.