Kitchen Porter

Wshgroup; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Rochester, United Kingdom, is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support our busy kitchen operations. This permanent role focuses on cleanliness, hygiene, and efficient handling of kitchen supplies, helping the culinary team succeed.

Key duties include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, food safety compliance with HACCP principles, and assisting with prep and receiving stock. The role demands physical stamina and a collaborative, punctual mindset in a fast-paced hospitality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting (desirable).
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, with HACCP knowledge.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good time keeping and reliability; ability to work to schedules.
• Strong people skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, washing, sanitising, and storing equipment.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organising food and non-food supplies.
• Support kitchen team with prep work like peeling vegetables and portioning ingredients.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Respond promptly to requests from kitchen staff and maintain reliability.

Skills

Kitchen/hospitality experience

Food safety HACCP

Organisational skills

Punctuality & reliability

People skills

Education

Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

Baxterstorey is seeking a reliable and organised Kitchen Porter to join our team in Rochester, United Kingdom. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in supporting our kitchen operations, ensuring that our facilities remain clean, hygienic, and well-organised. This is a permanent position offering the opportunity to work within a dynamic hospitality environment where your contribution directly supports our culinary team's success.

• Maintain the highest standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, including washing, sanitising, and storing kitchen equipment, utensils, and crockery
• Prepare and maintain the kitchen environment in accordance with food safety regulations and organisational standards
• Assist with the receipt, storage, and organisation of food and non-food supplies
• Support the kitchen team by performing general duties such as peeling vegetables, portioning ingredients, and preparing items for cooking
• Operate commercial kitchen equipment safely and efficiently, including dishwashers and waste disposal systems
• Manage waste disposal and recycling in compliance with environmental and health and safety guidelines
• Respond promptly to requests from kitchen and catering staff, demonstrating flexibility and a supportive attitude
• Report any maintenance issues, equipment faults, or hygiene concerns to the appropriate supervisor
• Maintain excellent time keeping and reliability, ensuring consistent attendance and punctuality
• Adhere to all health and safety procedures and contribute to a safe working environment for all team members

• Proven experience working in a kitchen or hospitality environment (desirable)
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, with knowledge of HACCP principles
• Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate or willingness to obtain one (desirable)
• Physical stamina and ability to lift, carry, and move items regularly throughout a shift
• Excellent organisational skills with meticulous attention to detail
• Strong time keeping and reliability with a commitment to punctuality
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, pressurised environment
• Excellent people skills and ability to work collaboratively as part of a team
• Effective communication skills and willingness to take direction
• Flexibility to work varied shifts, including early mornings, evenings, and weekends as required
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of personal hygiene and professional appearance

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. 'Better' is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to 'set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality'.