Kitchen Porter

Thomas Franks Ltd.; Wallingford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent school is looking for a Kitchen Porter to join their team in Oxon. This term-time only position involves maintaining kitchen hygiene, assisting with food preparation, and ensuring high cleanliness standards, while benefiting from perks like free meals and a training scheme.

Benefits

Wider Wallet discount scheme

Free meals on duty

Volunteers leave (up to one day per year)

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend-a-friend bonus

Training and development opportunities

Apprenticeship programmes

Social events

Employee assistance programme

Workplace pension

Career progression within a leading caterer

Qualifications

• Experience with pot wash duties is advantageous.
• Positive can-do attitude.
• Good organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a hygienic, safe kitchen environment.
• Assist chefs with food preparation.
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment.

Skills

Customer service skills

Team player attitude

Job description

A leading independent school located in Moulsford, on the Oxfordshire-Berkshire border, offers nursery, junior, and senior level education for 620 students and staff. The school provides breakfast, after-school clubs, morning and afternoon breaks, lunch, and hospitality services. This is a term-time only role, operating Monday to Friday, with the benefit of free on-site parking.

We are currently seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our friendly and established team at our prestigious location in Oxon.

Working hours: Monday - Friday, 8am-4.30pm

Role: Term-time only

The successful candidate will help maintain a hygienic, safe, and high-standard kitchen environment.

Key skills:

• Experience with pot wash duties is advantageous
• Excellent customer service skills
• Team player attitude
• Assist chefs with food preparation
• Maintain high cleanliness standards
• Clean and maintain kitchen equipment
• Operate industrial dishwasher

Candidate requirements:

• Kitchen Porter experience preferred but not essential
• Positive can-do attitude
• Good organizational skills

Knowledge and competencies:

• Good understanding and use of verbal English
• Proficient in written English and reading skills
• Experience in customer service or food prep environments is a plus

Benefits include:

• Wider Wallet discount scheme
• Free meals on duty
• Volunteers leave (up to one day per year)
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend-a-friend bonus
• Training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeship programmes
• Social events
• Employee assistance programme
• Workplace pension
• Career progression within a leading caterer

About us:

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering business committed to excellence, service, and individuality. Our clients and team are central to our success.

Important information:

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity, and reference checks will be required. We adhere to the DBS Code of Practice and are committed to safeguarding children. Please note, applications for school roles are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all criminal convictions must be declared.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and under-represented groups, believing that diversity fosters better results and a richer working environment.