Kitchen Porter

Houston & Hawkes Ltd; Romford; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join their dynamic team in central London. This exciting role offers the chance to work in a vibrant kitchen environment where cleanliness and teamwork are paramount. Enjoy weekends off while contributing to a prestigious contract catering service. With a focus on professional growth and a supportive work culture, this position is perfect for those looking to build a long-term career in hospitality. Join a company that values excellence and creativity, and be part of a team that is committed to delivering memorable experiences through exceptional food service.

Benefits

Free meals at work

Contributory pension scheme

Free access to Employee Assistance Programme

Company events including Christmas party

Uniform provided

28 days holiday including bank holidays

Recognition schemes and people awards

Family-friendly support

Day off on your birthday

Referral bonuses

Qualifications

• Strong work ethic and a keen interest in kitchen roles.
• Team player with a desire for a long-term hospitality career.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organization of kitchen areas.
• Assist with washing dishes and basic food prep tasks.
• Manage waste disposal and deep cleaning duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Work Ethic

Basic Food Preparation

Job description

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Base pay range

Job role: Kitchen Porter - Weekends off!!!
Location: Central London, W1D 3BG
Salary: £14.28 per hour
Shift Pattern: Monday-Friday, 40 hours

Houston & Hawkes are looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our team, providing a first class service based at our prestigious contract in central London.

If you're looking for a career that offers flexibility, excitement, and progression, then contract catering could be for you! We'll give you a place to grow and a career to be proud of.

Kitchen Porter Duties

• Ensuring that high standards of cleanliness and maintenance of the kitchen areas and equipment are kept throughout service
• Collecting and washing up dirty pots and pans
• Keeping work surfaces, walls and floors clean and sanitised at all times
• Ensuring that crockery, cutlery and equipment are clean and ready for service
• Helping with basic food preparation and cooking tasks when required
• Managing the emptying of bins, waste and recycling in the kitchen
• Carrying out weekly and monthly deep cleaning duties in line with company guidelines

Kitchen Porter Requirements

• Strong work ethic - keen to get involved within the kitchen
• Great team player - happy to help others out
• Interested in pursuing a long-term career within hospitality

Kitchen Porter Additional Benefits

• Free meals at work
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free access to the company Employee Assistance Programme
• Company events including all company Christmas party
• Uniform provided
• 28 days holiday including bank holidays
• Recognition schemes and people awards
• Family-friendly support, including enhanced maternity and paternity leave and adoption leave
• Day off on your birthday
• Referral bonuses

Who We Are

Houston & Hawkes is a young and dynamic independent caterer based in the South East. We are proud to be an award-winning company, ranked among the top 30 companies to work for in the hospitality industry, and a certified B Corp company. We believe in creating memorable experiences for our customers through our vibrant, creative, and sustainable food offerings. We operate coffee bars, staff restaurants, and delis, tailored to our clients' hospitality and event needs. Committed to social responsibility, passionate about Great British produce and dedicated to our talented teams.

Join Houston & Hawkes and be part of a team that values excellence, creativity, and professional growth.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Other
• Industries: Food and Beverage Services and Hospitality