Kitchen Porter

Bartlett Mitchell; London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the catering industry is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support kitchen operations in a dynamic environment. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting with food preparation, and adhering to safety standards. Candidates should demonstrate flexibility and a team-oriented approach, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Free meal while on shift

28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days

Training and development opportunities

Annual Summer party and team events

Life assurance and employee assistance programs

Cycle2work scheme

Qualifications

• Preferred experience in a food environment.
• Able to follow procedures and instructions carefully.
• Maintaining a neat, tidy appearance.

Responsibilities

• Keeping the kitchen clean, tidy, and hygienic.
• Assisting with basic food prep and storage.
• Following health and safety protocols.

Skills

Communication

Team-oriented mindset

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Food Safety Level 2

Job description

If you’re interested in getting started in the catering industry, our Kitchen Porter role will help you learn how a busy kitchen operates. You’ll work hard to ensure the kitchen runs smoothly every day. Your responsibilities will include keeping the kitchen clean, tidy, and hygienic—disinfecting surfaces, utensils, and tools, as well as basic food prep and assisting with food storage and delivery.

We are looking for candidates who can follow procedures and instructions carefully, possess good communication skills, and maintain a neat, tidy appearance. A helpful attitude and a flexible, reliable approach are essential.

Applicants with experience in a food environment or holding Food Safety Level 2, along with awareness of health and safety and COSHH, are preferred. We value enthusiasm and a team-oriented mindset, and we will support your future training and development.

Our Benefits:

• Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday working hours available
• Flexible working hours and potential for condensed shifts
• Free meal while on shift
• Training and development opportunities including NVQ apprenticeships & WSET courses
• 28 days annual leave, increasing to 33 days with service
• Your birthday off, every year!
• Discounts and cashback from retail and leisure outlets
• Annual Summer party and FOODIES awards, plus site-based summer and winter parties
• Regular team events
• Life assurance and employee assistance programs
• Cycle2work scheme with upfront loan for equipment
• Part of a team recognized on the ‘Best Companies’ to Work For list for 7 consecutive years