Kitchen Porter

Search Consultancy; Lewes; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to 26 days' annual leave + bank

Local Government Pension Scheme

Free onsite parking

Free eye tests

Onsite gym access

Staff discounts on college courses

Cycle-to-work scheme

Job summary

Search Consultancy is recruiting on behalf of a well-established further education college for a Kitchen Porter near Lewes. Join a friendly catering team and contribute to maintaining a clean, organized kitchen that runs efficiently while supporting the wider team.

The role includes basic food prep, service, and occasional evening/weekend shifts. The package includes significant benefits and opportunities for professional development within a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking and proactive individual.
• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen and able to work efficiently under pressure.
• Team player who will support colleagues as needed.
• Flexible to cover occasional evening and weekend shifts.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness and hygiene in kitchen and catering areas.
• Undertake washing-up duties and clean pots, pans, crockery and equipment.
• Keep workstations, floors and equipment clean and organized.
• Assist chefs and catering colleagues with general kitchen duties.
• Support basic food preparation and service when required.
• Ensure food hygiene and safety procedures are followed.
• Support catering for college events, including hours outside normal shifts.

Job description

• Kitchen Porter
• Great work life balance
• Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work
• Mainline daytime hours
• 30,000
• Near Lewes

Are you reliable, hardworking and passionate about maintaining high standards in a busy kitchen environment?

We are currently recruiting on behalf of a well-established further education college for a Kitchen Porter to join its friendly and professional catering team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who takes pride in keeping a kitchen clean, organised and running efficiently, while playing an important role in supporting the wider catering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen and catering areas.

• Undertake washing-up duties, including cleaning pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and kitchen equipment.

• Ensure kitchen workstations, floors and equipment are kept clean, tidy and organised.

• Support chefs and catering colleagues with general kitchen duties as required.

• Assist with basic food preparation and food service when needed.

• Ensure all food hygiene, health and safety procedures are followed.

• Support catering requirements for college functions and events, which may occasionally take place outside normal working hours.

About You

• A reliable, hardworking and proactive individual with a positive attitude.

• Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment and able to work efficiently under pressure.

• A team player who is happy to get involved and support colleagues wherever needed.

• Flexible in your approach to work, with availability for occasional evening and weekend shifts.

• Professional and respectful when interacting with students, colleagues and visitors.

• Previous experience working as a Kitchen Porter or within a professional kitchen would be advantageous, although a positive attitude and willingness to learn are equally important.

Benefits

As part of the college team, you will have access to a fantastic range of benefits, including:

• Up to 26 days' annual leave plus bank holidays (pro rata).

• Up to five additional efficiency days over the Christmas period.

• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme.

• Comprehensive training and continued professional development opportunities.

• Employee Assistance Programme.

• Free onsite parking.

• Staff discounts on college courses.

• Discounted onsite products.

• Free eye tests and access to a cycle-to-work scheme.

• Free use of the onsite gym.

The college prides itself on being ambitious, progressive, professional, supportive and passionate about everything it does. If you share these values and are looking to become part of a welcoming and growing team, we would love to hear from you.

Search is an equal opportunities recruiter and we welcome applications from all suitably skilled or qualified applicants, regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/beliefs, sexual orientation or age.