Kitchen Porter

Holroyd Howe; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their team at a prestigious school in Rugby. The role includes maintaining a clean kitchen environment, assisting with food prep, and supporting chefs. Ideal candidates will have a keen interest in food, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn. This position offers various benefits, including training opportunities and employee discounts.

Benefits

Volunteering days

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox App

Free meals while at work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Eager to learn and develop skills in a kitchen environment.
• Understanding of hygiene practices is beneficial.
• Previous kitchen experience is a plus but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries.
• Operate dishwashers and follow sanitation practices.

Skills

Keen interest in food and cooking

Good attention to detail

Positive attitude

Team player

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join the kitchen team at a prestigious school in Rugby. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school. Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas, store rooms
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service

Qualifications

• A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable
• Right to Work in the UK – you must be able to demonstrate this

Benefits

• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels