Kitchen Porter

Cornwallis Care Services Ltd; St Blazey; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A care services provider in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to support its catering team in maintaining high hygiene standards for residents and staff. Responsibilities include cleaning kitchen areas, sanitising dishware, and assisting with kitchen duties. The role offers no experience necessary with full training provided, and it's essential for applicants to have a kind and respectful attitude towards elderly residents. Benefits include a friendly team environment and various schemes for recognition.

Benefits

£500 refer a friend scheme

Reward and recognition schemes

Supportive team environment

Uniform and training provided

Qualifications

• Reliable and hard-working with a passion for cleanliness.
• Ability to interact with residents within the home.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen areas, surfaces, and equipment thoroughly.
• Wash and sanitise dishes, utensils, and cookware.
• Assist in setting up and clearing down kitchen and dining areas.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player with good communication skills

Kind and caring attitude towards elderly residents

Job description

To support the catering team in maintaining high standards of hygiene and cleanliness in the kitchen and dining areas, ensuring all meals are served in a clean and safe environment for residents and staff.

Responsibilities

• Clean kitchen areas, surfaces, and equipment thoroughly and regularly
• Wash and sanitise dishes, utensils, and cookware
• Assist in setting up and clearing down the kitchen and dining areas
• Dispose of kitchen waste safely and in line with hygiene regulations
• Keep floors, storage areas, and back‑of‑house spaces tidy and hazard‑free
• Support the catering team with general kitchen duties as needed
• Follow all food hygiene, health & safety, and infection control policies
• Kind, caring, and respectful attitude toward elderly residents
• Hard‑working and able to keep up in a fast‑paced kitchen
• Strong attention to detail, especially when it comes to cleanliness
• Team player with good communication skills
• Reliable and punctual
• No experience needed – full training provided!
• We're looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to support our catering team and help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen for our residents. This is a vital role that helps ensure residents enjoy nutritious meals in a hygienic and welcoming environment.

Qualifications

Whether you're an experienced kitchen hand or new to the role, if you're reliable, hard‑working, and passionate about cleanliness but most importantly able to interact with the residents within our home. Do get in touch, we'd love to hear from you!

Benefits & Perks

• £500 refer a friend scheme
• Reward and recognition schemes
• Supportive team environment
• Uniform, parking, training and DBS provided
• Enhancements paid for weekend
• Enhancements paid for bank holidays

You'll be part of a compassionate, friendly team working to ensure our residents enjoy nutritious, well‑presented meals, every single day.