Kitchen Porter

People First; Kingholm Quay; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Local Government Pension Scheme

Up to 45 days annual leave

Career progression opportunities

Health and wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Dumfries and Galloway College is recruiting a Kitchen Porter to support our evening cooking classes and help run a busy kitchen behind the scenes. You will assist chefs, keep the kitchen clean and safe, manage waste and maintain equipment, while contributing to a positive learning environment for students.

Full training provided; role is evening/part-time with flexible hours. This is a fantastic opportunity to gain practical kitchen experience and support our learners in a dynamic college

Qualifications

• Reliable, practical and team-oriented with high cleanliness and safety standards.
• Ability to follow instructions and workplace procedures.
• Good attention to detail and organisational skills.
• Reliable and organised with an interest in kitchen/catering work.
• Previous kitchen or catering experience desirable but not essential; training provided.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment promptly and efficiently.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen work areas, floors, walls and storage areas.
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation tasks when required.
• Ensuring kitchen equipment and work areas are clean and ready for use.
• Disposing of waste and recycling in accordance with health and safety procedures.
• Using cleaning materials and chemicals safely and storing them correctly.
• Following food hygiene, health and safety and College procedures at all times.
• Helping to maintain a safe, tidy and organised working environment.

Skills

Kitchen environment experience

Customer service

Teamwork

Communication skills

MS Office

Driving Licence

Job description

Join Our College Community – Explore Your Career With Us

Dumfries / £27 385.54 per annum £15.05 per hour/ Timesheet /Fixed Term - 12 months

Share Your Passion. Inspire Others. Make a Difference.

Do you enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment and being part of a team? Would you like the opportunity to support the delivery of professional and recreational cooking classes?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our Commercial Development and Delivery Team, supporting the successful delivery of our evening cooking classes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes, takes pride in maintaining high standards and wants to be part of creating a positive learning experience for our students.

About the role

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll provide essential practical support to our chef instructors and learners during evening cooking classes. You’ll help ensure the kitchen is clean, safe, organised and ready for each session, allowing our chefs and students to focus on developing their cooking skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Washing dishes, utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment promptly and efficiently
• Maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen work areas, floors, walls and storage areas
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation tasks when required
• Ensuring kitchen equipment and work areas are clean and ready for use
• Disposing of waste and recycling in accordance with health and safety procedures
• Using cleaning materials and chemicals safely and storing them correctly
• Following food hygiene, health and safety and College procedures at all times
• Helping to maintain a safe, tidy and organised working environment

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, practical and enjoys being part of a team. You’ll take pride in your work and understand the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety in a kitchen environment.

You’ll be someone who:

• Works well as part of a team
• Is happy working in a busy, fast-paced environment
• Takes a positive and flexible approach to supporting others
• Can follow instructions and workplace procedures effectively
• Has good attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards
• Is reliable and organised
• Has an interest in working in a kitchen or catering environment

Previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, catering or a similar environment would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. Full training and support will be provided.

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen environment, develop your practical skills and play an important role in supporting the delivery of our popular cooking classes.

The role offers flexibility and can work well alongside other part-time employment, study or other commitments. Classes are delivered mainly during the evening and follow the College’s academic calendar.

If you’re looking for a flexible role where you can work as part of a friendly team, develop your skills and contribute to creating a great learning experience for others, we’d love to hear from you.

To succeed in this role, you will have some or all of the following:

• Practical experience in a kitchen environment is desirable
• Food Hygiene certification is desirable
• Strong customer service, organization, teamworking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific systems.
• Adaptability to evolving digital tools and a willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Other Benefits

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
• Up to 45days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)
• Opportunities for career progression and personal development
• Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 19th October 2026.

What else you need to know

If you’re invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance .

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.

We believe that our staff are our greatest asset—and through our supportive culture, investment in training, and innovative approach to education, we’re building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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