Kitchen Porter

Wilson Vale; Manchester; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work–life balance

Job summary

Wilson Vale invites applications for a Kitchen Porter on our mobile catering unit in Manchester. The role is a temporary 5-month contract, with a 7:00am–3:30pm schedule to support crew and cast on a TV filming site.

You will keep the kitchen and dining areas clean, clear tables, wash dishes and equipment, and may assist with serving. Some heavy lifting is required; start date is 5 October 2026 and you should be reliable and proactive.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role and environment.
• Highly organised and able to perform in a high-pressured environment.
• High standards of food hygiene and knowledge of health and safety rules.
• Maintain hygiene and keep all areas clean and tidy.
• Excellent customer service and social skills.
• Responsible for preparation and serving of food to staff.
• Can-do attitude and ability to work well in a team.
• Customer focused and willing to participate in team activities.

Responsibilities

• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and organised.
• Clear tables and wash dishes and kitchen equipment.
• Support with serving when required.
• Heavy lifting will be required.

Skills

Similar role experience

Highly organised

Food hygiene

Clean and tidy

Customer service

Team player

Can-do attitude

Heavy lifting ability

Job description

We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter to join our team on our mobile catering unit in Manchester M27 5SZ.

Wilson Vale is an established, quality-led contract caterer. We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community. We work in office restaurants, independent schools, and at conference venues with the same high-end ethos throughout.

We’re looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our busy catering team at a TV filming site on a temporary 5 month contract. You’ll be working in a fast paced environment serving crew and cast, with an eclectic range of international dishes prepared from fresh ingredients.

You’ll be responsible for keeping the kitchen and dining areas clean and organised, including clearing tables, washing dishes and kitchen equipment. You may also support with serving when required. We’re looking for someone who can work well on their own initiative, is reliable and happy to get stuck in. Some heavy lifting will be required.

You'll work Monday to Friday, 7am until 3:30pm. The proposed start date for this role is 5th October 2026.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Have experience working in a similar role and environment
• Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high-pressured environment
• Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
• Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
• Have excellent customer service and social skills
• Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
• Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team
• Be customer focused
• Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team

WILSON VALE PERKS:

• Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work-life balance