Kitchen Porter

Eurestcompass Group Uk&i; Southampton; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I's Eurest division in Southampton is hiring a Kitchen Porter on a full-time basis. The role is contracted to 37.5 hours per week, with Tue-Sat/Mon-Fri shift patterns typical, focusing on cleanliness and efficient kitchen support.

You will assist chefs, help prepare fresh dishes, and maintain high standards of food safety and customer care. The company offers development opportunities and a supportive, inclusive workplace.

Qualifications

• Must be adaptable to changing priorities.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
• Experience delivering high quality customer care.
• Punctual, reliable with strong timekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen at a high standard of cleanliness.
• Prepare fresh food quickly in a busy kitchen.
• Ensure chefs have everything they need to prepare dishes.
• Prepare blended drinks and high-quality meals for customers.
• Be an enthusiastic team player.
• Represent Compass Group UK&I and maintain a positive brand image.
• Comply with Food Handling & Hygiene standards.
• Follow Health & Safety regulations.

Skills

Adaptable

Strong communicator

Customer care

Timekeeping

Reliability

Team player

Job description

Kitchen Porter

2026-09-23T00:00:00

Southampton

Hampshire

GB

SO14 7

Full Time

2026-12-25T15:03:18.37

This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.

Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)

Could you bring your spark to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying:

Your key responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanliness
• Working quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchen
• Guaranteeing our chefs have everything they need to make our fresh dishes
• Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers
• Being an enthusiastic team player
• Representing Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image
• Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standards
• Complying with Health & Safety regulations

Our ideal Kitchen Porter will:

• Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities
• Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships
• Have experience delivering high quality customer care
• Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner
• Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers
• Possess the ability to work under pressure
• Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability

We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering.

At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best.

Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030.

We're people-powered at Eurest. It's an understatement to say that we're passionate about what we do, which is why we're committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you?

Find out what makes joining Eurest so exciting.

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#Eurest

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers.

We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members.

We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!

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This job is with Compass Group UK & Ireland, an inclusive employer and a member of myGwork - the largest global platform for the LGBTQ+ business community. Please do not contact the recruiter directly.We're currently recruiting a dedicated Kitchen Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the kitchen at Eurest on a full time basis, contracted to 37.5 hours per week.As a Kitchen Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of customer care and cleanliness. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Here's an idea of what your shift patterns will be: Mon-Fri (Full Time Days)Could you bring your spark to Eurest? Here's what you need to know before applying: Your key responsibilities will include:Ensuring the kitchen is always kept at a high standard of cleanlinessWorking quickly to prepare fresh food in a busy kitchenGuaranteeing our chefs have everything they need to make our fresh dishes Preparing perfectly blended drinks and serving high-quality food that delights our customers Being an enthusiastic team playerRepresenting Compass Group UK&I and maintaining a positive brand image Complying with Food Handling & Hygiene standardsComplying with Health & Safety regulationsOur ideal Kitchen Porter will:Be adaptable and easily embrace changing priorities Be a brilliant communicator and easily build relationships Have experience delivering high quality customer care Strive for excellence in an eager and motivated manner Take initiative and make decisions that are right for our customers Possess the ability to work under pressure Demonstrate exceptional timekeeping and reliability We connect workplaces to mindful, flavourful & planet-positive catering At Eurest, we are the experts in workplace catering, operating in over 700 workspaces every day. We know that fuelling employees throughout the day can help to sharpen their thinking, nourish their bodies and minds and ultimately, motivate them to perform at their best. Our workplace food experiences are driven by our promise to live more sustainably and responsibly, working towards our goal of net zero by 2030. We're people-powered at Eurest It?s an understatement to say that we?re passionate about what we do, which is why we?re committed to attracting the best and brightest people to join us - could that be you? Find out what makes joining Eurest so excitingJob Reference: com/#####/99248001/52766584/BU #EurestCompass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!