Kitchen Porter

WSH Group; Petworth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals

28 holiday days

Training and development

Employee benefits platform

Cycle to work

Job summary

Holroyd Howe seeks a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our Petworth team in the United Kingdom. You will maintain immaculate, hygienic kitchen spaces, handle crockery and utensils, and support the culinary team across service periods.

We value organisational skills, attention to detail, and a flexible, team-focused attitude. This role includes term-time hours, frontline hygiene duties, and opportunities for training and development within a beautiful estate environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen, catering, or cleaning role is desirable but not essential
• Ability to work efficiently and remain calm in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong attention to detail with a genuine commitment to cleanliness and hygiene standards

Responsibilities

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, including work surfaces, equipment, floors, and storage areas; wash, sanitise, and organise crockery, cutlery, glassware, and cooking utensils efficiently and safely; support the kitchen team by clearing and preparing workstations between service periods
• Dispose of waste responsibly and maintain organised refuse areas in compliance with health and safety regulations; assist with stock rotation and basic food storage procedures, ensuring items are stored correctly; operate kitchen equipment such as dishwashers and cleaning machinery with care and attention
• Respond promptly to requests from kitchen and service staff, demonstrate flexibility and a collaborative approach; report any maintenance issues, breakages, or hygiene concerns to management immediately; adhere to all food safety and health and safety protocols; contribute to a positive, inclusive kitchen environment through reliable attendance and a supportive attitude

Skills

Kitchen porter experience

Attention to detail

Stamina

Teamwork

Health and safety awareness

Job description

Hours: Term time; typically a mixture of 7.15am-5:30pm and 10:30am-7pm.

Shifts Patternsaremostly Monday-Friday with approximately 10 weekends per year

Outside of term, shifts are mostly 7am-3:30pm Monday to Friday

Must be able to work the larger school functions.

The School is located at South Down’s Lavington Park, a 400-acre Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

We are aware of your needs and can provide work/life balance as well as daily savings from a range of businesses. We offer discounts for your food shopping atSainsbury's, Asda, Tesco, Waitrose, and many other major supermarkets as we appreciate how expensive the cost of living has become.

You also need the following to be aKitchen Porter

The ability to organise supplier deliveries and store rooms; coordinate food and hospitality deliveries across the estate to various outlets through your team of five Kitchen Porters

Have a strong understanding of health and safety; be adaptable and customer-focused; be excellently organised; show great attention to detail; be a team member and enjoy success as a team; and have a flexible approach to work.

At Holroyd Howe, we have outstanding teams of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children, of all ages, meeting the bespoke requirements of our clients. To find out more about us, please visit our dedicate company page.

Holroyd Howe is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants. We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.

Job Description

We are seeking a reliable and organised Kitchen Porter to join our team in Petworth, United Kingdom. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in maintaining the smooth operation of our kitchen by ensuring all areas remain immaculate and hygienic. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who takes pride in their work and thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. Whether you are starting your career in hospitality or bringing previous experience, we welcome enthusiastic individuals who are committed to supporting our culinary team.

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, including work surfaces, equipment, floors, and storage areas - Wash, sanitise, and organise crockery, cutlery, glassware, and cooking utensils efficiently and safely - Support the kitchen team by clearing and preparing workstations between service periods
• Dispose of waste responsibly and maintain organised refuse areas in compliance with health and safety regulations - Assist with stock rotation and basic food storage procedures, ensuring items are stored correctly - Operate kitchen equipment such as dishwashers and cleaning machinery with care and attention
• Respond promptly to requests from kitchen and service staff, demonstrating flexibility and a collaborative approach - Report any maintenance issues, breakages, or hygiene concerns to management immediately - Adhere to all food safety and health and safety protocols at all times - Contribute to a positive, inclusive kitchen environment through reliable attendance and a supportive attitude

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen, catering, or cleaning role is desirable but not essential; we are happy to provide induction and training - Ability to work efficiently and remain calm in a fast-paced, high-pressure kitchen environment - Strong attention to detail with a genuine commitment to cleanliness and hygiene standards
• Physical stamina and capability to stand for extended periods and perform manual tasks - Good manual dexterity and coordination when handling crockery, glassware, and equipment - Reliable, punctual, and demonstrating a strong work ethic
• Willingness to learn and take on feedback constructively - Basic communication skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team - Understanding of, or willingness to learn, health and safety protocols and food safety practices - Desirable: Food safety awareness or basic food hygiene knowledge - Desirable: Previous experience in a professional kitchen environment

Additional Information

Additional information

As a Holroyd Howe colleague working as aKitchen Porter,you will not only be working in beautiful surroundings you will also be entitled to a variety of benefits including:

• Free Meals whilst at work
• 28Holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• We invest in the training and development of our teams to give them the appropriate skills necessary to thrive in their job roles
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• Company events
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free food
• Free parking
• On-site gym
• On-site parking