Kitchen Porter

Impact Food Group; Whitstable; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading catering company is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the team at The Whitstable School. This part-time role offers 17.5 hours per week during term time, providing a great work-life balance with all school holidays off. Enjoy free meals during shifts and benefits including career development and opportunities in the catering sector.

Benefits

Free meal supplied on shift

Discounts at over 850 retailers

Career development opportunities

Monthly competitions for shopping vouchers

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or retail is ideal but not necessary.
• Great interpersonal skills and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

• Wash pots, pans, cutlery, and crockery.
• Check deliveries and pack away stock.
• Keep kitchen and restaurant areas clean.

Skills

Customer service

Job description

Are you looking for the next step in your career? Then you've come to the right place!

Impact Food Group is made up of 3 brands: Innovate, Cucina, and Chapter One. We specialize in providing exceptional catering services to the education sector and are Catey award-winning!

We are seeking people who are devoted to great service, fantastic food, and making a positive impact.

About the role

THIS ROLE IS TO START END OF AUGUST 2025, READY FOR THE NEW SUMMER TERM

Job Title: Kitchen Porter

School Location: The Whitstable School, CT5

Working Days: Monday to Friday

Shifts & Working hours: 11.30am - 3pm (17.5 hours per week)

Working Weeks: 38 weeks per year (term time plus inset days)

Pay Details: £12.21 per hour

What will I be doing?

• Washing up pots, pans, cutlery, and crockery using an industrial dishwasher or by hand, depending on the items
• Checking deliveries for accuracy and packing away new stock
• Keeping the kitchen and restaurant areas clean and tidy at all times
• Working as part of the catering team to provide friendly, efficient, and hygienic service to all customers

We’re open to people with great customer service skills, ideally from catering or retail backgrounds. However, if that’s not you, don’t let it put you off. We’re not just in the business of making school food; we’re here to make good food, which our clients and customers love!

Would you like to work somewhere close to home, with daytime hours, weekends and evenings free? Plus, all school holidays off, offering a great work-life balance. As an added bonus, a free meal is supplied on shift!

We offer growth opportunities, free qualifications, career development, and discounts at over 850 retailers. We also run monthly competitions where teams can win shopping vouchers.

If you think you’ve got what it takes and the timings suit you, we’d love to hear from you!

A short kitchen visit and interview will be required for this role.

IFG is committed to safeguarding children. Successful candidates will undergo an enhanced DBS check paid for by IFG.

We are an equal opportunities employer. If you require assistance during the interview process, please specify in your application. All information is kept confidential and complies with GDPR.