Kitchen Porter

Holroyd Howe; Hurtmore; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday (including bank days)

Free meals on duty

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Holroyd Howe at Charterhouse School in Godalming is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our catering team. You will help maintain a clean, safe kitchen environment and support the preparation and service of meals seven days a week.

This is a full-time permanent role offering 35 hours per week with a 1-hour unpaid break, plus benefits such as free meals on duty, 28 days holiday, and pension arrangements.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications stated.

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

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter / Assistant

Location: Charterhouse School, Godalming, Surrey (GU7 2DX)

Salary: £27,300 per annum (35 hours per week, 1 hour unpaid break, free meals on duty)

Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (5 out of 7 days)

Why Join Us?

Looking for a great work-life balance and a supportive team environment? This could be the perfect role for you.

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Free onsite parking
• Fully closed over Christmas and New Year
• Access to discounted onsite gym membership (from £50 per year)

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the catering team at Charterhouse School.

You will play a key role in supporting the smooth operation of the kitchen by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment at all times.

This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a busy, high-quality education catering setting, supporting the delivery of breakfast, lunch, and dinner service to students, staff, and guests seven days a week.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh, innovative food services exclusively 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 and meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do. A key focus is effective allergen management; achieved through training, communication, and care, we ensure every pupil has a safe and positive dining experience. Our mission is simple: to equip our teams with the right skills to succeed and deliver outstanding, tailored catering services to every client.

Working Pattern

• Approx. every third weekend off, helping support a strong work-life balance
• Quieter weekends in main dining areas, with exciting Saturday sports events Working pattern
• This is a 5 out of 7 day rota with a mix of shifts to meet operational needs:
• Early shift: 6:30am – 2:30pm
• Late shift: 12:30pm – 8:30pm

Job Description

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