Kitchen Porter

Aramark Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

PerkBox

Career progression

Apprenticeships

Training provided

Life assurance

Pension contributions

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

Aramark Ltd at RNLI College, Poole, BH15 1HZ is looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our busy catering team. The role is casual, zero hours, and requires flexibility across weekends and evenings, helping keep the kitchen clean and efficient during service.

You will maintain equipment and surfaces, support chefs, handle waste, and assist with light food prep. Basic food hygiene knowledge is a bonus, training provided.

Qualifications

• Reliable, hardworking, and able to work under pressure.
• Positive attitude and willingness to learn.
• Basic food hygiene knowledge is an advantage (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, and utensils.
• Support chefs by keeping work areas clean and organized.
• Dispose of waste and recycling in line with hygiene standards.
• Assist with basic food preparation when required.
• Follow cleaning schedules and health and safety regulations.

Skills

Reliable

Hardworking

Team player

Under pressure

Job description

Job Overview

Aramark UK are currently recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join our team at RNLI College, Poole, BH15 1HZ Join the dynamic catering team at the RNLI College, a bustling hospitality venue that includes a restaurant, hotel, and function spaces. As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and efficiency of the kitchen, ensuring high standards are met during busy service periods.

Our Organisation

Aramark UK are making a work life balance achievable whilst still working in hospitality, cultivating your culinary career with a world leading organisation. Aramark provides world-class contract catering services to our extensive list of clients across the UK, including Defence and Judicial, private industry and Education. We are very lucky to have some of the best Culinary and Catering talent that the UK has to offer working within our teams.

A Day in the Life

A day in the life of a Kitchen Porter: Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen equipment, crockery, cutlery, and utensils using industrial dishwashers and manual cleaning methods. Support chefs by keeping work areas clean and organised. Dispose of waste and recycling in accordance with hygiene and safety standards. Assist with basic food preparation when required. Ensure all cleaning schedules are followed and completed. Replenish cleaning materials and kitchen supplies as needed. Adhere to health and safety regulations, including COSHH and manual handling procedures. Work flexibly across breakfast, lunch, dinner, and event service times, including weekends and evenings.

Requirements

Reliable, hardworking, and able to work under pressure. A team player with a positive attitude and willingness to learn. Previous experience in a busy kitchen environment is desirable but not essential. Basic food hygiene knowledge is an advantage (training can be provided).

Compensation

This is a casual zero hour position, working as and when required (including weekend work). The hourly rate is £12.21.

Benefits and Opportunities

You will have access to PerkBox - which includes 100's of discounts, including savings on your weekly supermarket shop and weekend treats! We also offer a company package including life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday entitlement with the option to buy more, and many more perks! You will also be joining a great team, with fabulous career prospect and could lead to all sorts of opportunities - we LOVE to promote from within! As we are passionate about developing our people from within, great training is provided. We also offer apprenticeship schemes, so your learning journey can continue!