Kitchen Porter

Outcomes First Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Pension scheme with options toincrease

Your Wellbeing Matters

Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista)

Cycle to Work Scheme

Electric Car Purchase Scheme

Critical illness cover

Family Growth Support

Job summary

Outcomes First Group's Manor House School in Horsham is seeking a Kitchen Porter to help keep the kitchen clean, organized and running smoothly. You will support the wider kitchen team, ensuring cleanliness and readiness for service.

The role emphasizes reliability, punctuality and teamwork in a busy environment, with opportunities to assist with basic food preparation and to participate in training while upholding high hygiene standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in kitchen or hospitality is desirable but not essential.
• Reliable, punctual and hardworking with a positive attitude.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, busy kitchen as part of a team.
• Good attention to cleanliness and hygiene.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, tidy and organised to the highest standards.
• Wash dishes, cookware, utensils and equipment efficiently to keep service running smoothly.
• Maintain a clean and organised washing-up and storage area throughout the day.
• Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation when needed.
• Clean and sanitise equipment, surfaces and work areas safely and thoroughly.
• Empty bins and manage waste in line with food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Assist with deliveries, moving stock and keeping storage areas well organised.
• Be a reliable helping hand to chefs and colleagues during busy service periods.
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Take part in relevant training to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Complete end-of-shift cleaning to leave the kitchen fresh, safe and ready for the next service.

Skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Stamina

Hygiene

Food safety

Job description

Are you reliable, hardworking and ready to be part of a busy kitchen team? We're looking for a Kitchen Porter to help keep our kitchen clean, organised and running smoothly. You'll play an important part in supporting the wider kitchen team, ensuring everything is ready for service and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. We're looking for someone with a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and the ability to work well as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.,

• Keep the kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, tidy and organised to the highest standards.
• Wash dishes, cookware, utensils and equipment efficiently to keep service running smoothly.
• Maintain a clean and organised washing-up and storage area throughout the day.
• Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation when needed.
• Clean and sanitise equipment, surfaces and work areas safely and thoroughly.
• Empty bins and manage waste in line with food hygiene and safety procedures.
• Assist with deliveries, moving stock and keeping storage areas well organised.
• Be a reliable helping hand to chefs and colleagues during busy service periods.
• Follow all food hygiene, health and safety procedures at all times.
• Take part in relevant training to develop your skills and knowledge.
• Complete end-of-shift cleaning to leave the kitchen fresh, safe and ready for the next service.
  Reliable, punctual and hardworking
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment
• Able to work efficiently as part of a team
• Good attention to cleanliness and hygiene
• Able to manage physical tasks, including standing for extended periods and lifting kitchen equipment or deliveries
• Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is desirable but not essential
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
  Manor House School is an independent co-educational school for pupils with social, emotional, and mental health needs. We provide a small, supportive environment where personalised learning helps pupils rebuild confidence and engage with education. Our dedicated staff foster positive relationships, emotional wellbeing, and a calm, nurturing atmosphere. Through tailored support and a broad curriculum, we empower pupils to achieve success and prepare for life beyond school.
• Acorn Education offers rewarding careers and meaningful challenges while making a real difference in young people's lives. As a leading UK provider of specialist education for children and young people with special educational needs, and part of Outcomes First Group, we deliver innovative, evidence-based approaches that support measurable progress and lasting impact. We are really proud to say that in 2025 Outcomes First Group were officially certified as a 'Great Place to Work' for the sixth year running.
  We place pupils and vulnerable young adults at the heart of everything we do, so every day brings the satisfaction of making a real difference. We are committed to the safeguarding and promoting the welfare of pupils and young people. All applicants will be subject to social media checks and successful applicants to a fully enhanced DBS.
• Life Assurance
• Pension scheme with options to increase contributions
• "Your Wellbeing Matters" - mental health support and physical health checks
• Flexible Benefits Platform (Vista), including:
• + Health, wellbeing and insurance benefits + Hundreds of UK and international discounts + Cycle to Work Scheme & Electric Car Purchase Scheme + Critical illness cover + Family Growth Support, including enhanced maternity/paternity leave and paid fertility treatment support