Kitchen Porter

South Devon College; Paignton; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave pro rata

Training & development opportunities

Work-life balance emphasis

Job summary

South Devon College is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Porter in Paignton to support our training kitchens and classrooms. You will help keep equipment clean, manage stock, and assist with deliveries and basic maintenance to ensure a safe, well-equipped environment for students.

The role is permanent, 37 hours per week across 40 weeks per year, with a pro rata salary of £24,618. Benefits include generous holiday allowance and opportunities for training and development within a supportive college

Qualifications

• Hands-on, reliable kitchen porter with attention to safety.
• Willingness to perform cleaning, washing pots, and basic maintenance.
• Ability to work as part of a busy team during service.
• Good organisational skills and time management.

Responsibilities

• Keep training kitchens, equipment, utensils and workspaces clean, hygienic and ready for action.
• Support with pot and plate washing during busy meal services.
• Prepare food orders and resources for practical sessions and ensure delivery to the right kitchen.
• Receive deliveries and maintain store organisation, including stock rotation.
• Assist with kitchen laundry and move hospitality equipment and furniture.
• Carry out regular deep cleaning and report maintenance needs.

Job description

The job requirements are detailed below. Where applicable the skills, qualifications and memberships required for this job have also been included.

Job details

Job title Kitchen Porter Job reference REQ003320 Date posted 28/09/2026 Application closing date 18/10/2026 Location Paignton Salary £21,717.74 per annum, pro rata of £24,618.00. Package Plus excellent benefits Contractual hours 37 Basis Term Time Job category/type Support Attachments Blank Job description

Salary: £21,717.74 per annum, pro rata of £24,618.00.

Contract Type: Permanent, 37 hours per week, 40 weeks per year

Location: Paignton, Devon

Help keep our kitchens cooking and our students learning!

Are you someone who loves keeping things clean, organised and running like clockwork? Do you enjoy being part of a busy team where no two days are quite the same?

We’re looking for a hands-on and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our team and help keep our training kitchens, classrooms and stores in tip-top condition.

This isn’t just about washing pots! You’ll play an important part in creating a safe, professional and well-equipped environment where our students can develop their skills and get the most from their practical sessions.

What will you be doing?

You’ll be at the heart of our practical catering areas, helping to:

• Keep our training kitchens, equipment, utensils and workspaces clean, hygienic and ready for action.

• Support with pot and plate washing during busy meal services.

• Prepare food orders and resources for practical sessions and make sure everything reaches the right kitchen safely.

• Receive deliveries and help keep stores organised, including maintaining effective stock rotation.

• Help manage kitchen laundry, from preparing used items for collection to putting clean items back where they’re needed.

• Assist with general porter duties, including moving hospitality equipment and furniture.

• Carry out regular deep cleaning to keep our kitchens and stores looking their best.

• Help with basic maintenance tasks and report anything that needs attention.

• Dispose of waste appropriately and maintain excellent standards of food safety, hygiene and health and safety.

Why this role matters

Behind every successful practical lesson is someone making sure the right equipment is clean, prepared and exactly where it needs to be.

Your work will help ensure our students can get straight into learning without unnecessary disruption. You’ll be an important part of the team that keeps our curriculum running smoothly every day.

Could this be you?

We’re looking for someone who is:

Reliable. Organised. Practical. Safety-conscious. A great team player.

You’ll take pride in maintaining high standards, be happy getting stuck in and understand that the little things can make a big difference to our students’ learning experience.

Ready to get stuck in?

If you’re looking for a practical role where you can become an important part of a busy hospitality and catering environment, we’d love to hear from you!

Bring your energy, your eye for detail and your team spirit, and help us keep our kitchens ready for the next generation of hospitality professionals.

At South Devon College we are passionate that excellent teaching and learning can transform lives. We seek to achieve at the highest levels and welcome staff who share our drive for success.

In return, you can expect access to an exciting range of training, apprenticeship and opportunities for degree level study alongside your work to keep you at the top of your game, as well as generous holiday allowance of 25 days pro rata and a strong emphasis on work‑life balance.

The staff at South Devon College are truly inspirational and this is a reflection on the whole College culture of continuous improvement and support for all of our students and communities.

We aim to provide our learners with excellent teaching and learning. Our staff are highly adept at working with and developing skills and knowledge in learners from different backgrounds. Our staff have consistently high expectations of all students and generate high levels of enthusiasm for participation in, and commitment to learning.

Our staff are integral to maintaining our passion and high‑performance levels, and we reward our staff for this. Our benefits are designed to encourage a healthy work‑life balance, and include:

• Pro rata of 25 days annual leave added to your pay;

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