Kitchen Porter

Bloxham School Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloxham School Ltd is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support the Catering Department in maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and organisation in a busy kitchen. The role reports to the Head Chef and contributes to high-quality catering for students and staff.

Salary £25,599 per annum. Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 5 days out of 7, covering full year. Start January 2027. Applicants should be willing to undergo DBS checks and training as required.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices in a kitchen.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Initiative and self-motivation.
• Reasonable physical fitness.
• Flexible approach to duties and working hours, including anti-social hours when required.
• Willingness to undertake COSHH, Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Unloading, checking and putting away food and other deliveries.
• Organising the storeroom and ensuring kitchen equipment is stored correctly.
• Cleaning and disinfecting food preparation areas, kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Collecting, washing and returning pots, pans and utensils.
• Removing and recycling kitchen waste, ensuring it is disposed of appropriately.
• Cleaning and mopping kitchen floors as required.
• Monitoring and replenishing chemicals in kitchen dispensers, and ensuring cleaning products are organised and stored securely.
• Carrying out deep cleaning of fridges and storerooms to maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• Following food hygiene procedures, departmental policies and cleaning schedules.
• Supporting the front of house team when required.
• Assisting with setting up and clearing away for School events.

Skills

Team player

Flexible hours

Positive attitude

Initiative

Physical fitness

Willingness to train

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

COSHH training

Food Hygiene training

Health & Safety training

Job description

Bloxham School is looking for a reliable, enthusiastic and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our Catering Department. This is an important role within our busy kitchen, helping to ensure that the environment is clean, hygienic and well organised so that the team can deliver a high-quality catering service to our students and staff.

You will play a key part in the day-to-day running of the kitchen, taking responsibility for cleaning, maintaining equipment and work areas, receiving deliveries and supporting the wider catering team. We are looking for someone with a positive, flexible and practical approach who enjoys working as part of a team.

• £25,599 per annum

Working Arrangements:

• Full Time: 37.5 hours per week, flexibility required, particularly during school holidays
• Working 5 days out of 7
• Full year working

Start Date:

• January 2027

About the Role:

Reporting to the Head Chef, the Kitchen Porter will help maintain the cleanliness, organisation and overall hygiene of the kitchen and catering areas, while supporting the smooth running of daily operations.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Unloading, checking and putting away food and other deliveries.
• Organising the storeroom and ensuring kitchen equipment is stored correctly.
• Cleaning and disinfecting food preparation areas, kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Collecting, washing and returning pots, pans and utensils.
• Removing and recycling kitchen waste, ensuring it is disposed of appropriately.
• Cleaning and mopping kitchen floors as required.
• Monitoring and replenishing chemicals in kitchen dispensers, and ensuring cleaning products are organised and stored securely.
• Carrying out deep cleaning of fridges and storerooms to maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• Following food hygiene procedures, departmental policies and cleaning schedules.
• Supporting the front of house team when required.
• Assisting with setting up and clearing away for School events.

About the Catering Department:

The Catering Department at Bloxham School is dedicated to providing freshly cooked meals that nourish and energise our students and staff. The team aims to create a welcoming dining experience that supports the health and wellbeing of the whole school community.

Emphasising quality and freshness, the department prepares a diverse and balanced menu that caters for a range of dietary needs and preferences. Alongside the daily catering provision, the team also delivers excellent food and service for special events and school functions.

About You:

We are looking for someone who is hardworking, dependable and takes pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation. You will be a positive team player, willing to follow instructions and use your initiative to support the kitchen team.

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• A good understanding of food hygiene and health and safety practices, particularly in a kitchen environment.
• The ability to follow instructions.
• A willingness to work as part of a team.
• Initiative and self-motivation.
• Reasonable physical fitness.
• A flexible approach to duties and working hours, including a willingness to work anti-social hours when required.
• A willingness to undertake relevant training, including COSHH, Food Hygiene and Health & Safety.
• A positive, can-do attitude and a friendly, approachable manner.

You will also have an interest in working within the catering industry and a genuine commitment to supporting your colleagues. A flexible approach, enthusiasm and willingness to get involved will be important in helping the department deliver an excellent service.

Bloxham School is a vibrant independent school community where the quality of our catering provision contributes to the daily experience and wellbeing of students and staff. Joining our Catering Department means becoming part of a supportive team, playing an important role in school life and helping to deliver an excellent service to our community.

• For an introduction to Bloxham School and the benefits offered to staff please view our ‘Working at Bloxham School’ booklet here .

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The School may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media account names/handles, as part of their application.

The safeguarding responsibilities of the post include:

The post holder’s responsibility will include promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible, or with whom s/ he comes into contact. The post holder will be required to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Child Protection Policy at all times. If, in the course of carrying out the duties of the post, the post holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School, s/he must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. The School is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.