Kitchen Porter

Blenheim Palace; Woodstock; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Staff Discounts

Onsite Parking

Free Fruit Wednesday

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Free breakfast on Friday

Annual Events

Job summary

Blenheim Palace is recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join our Catering team. You will help keep our kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, safe and running smoothly, reporting to the Sous Chef/Head Chef. You may assist with food preparation and are expected to uphold high hygiene and safety standards throughout the operation.

The role involves 45 hours per week with five out of seven days, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and reliability in a busy catering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within catering.
• Experience of working as part of a team.
• Flexible approach to role.
• Committed to keeping the kitchen and back-of-house area clean and tidy.
• Understanding of statutory and company requirements for food safety, and health and safety.
• Able to complete cleaning schedules, and delivery and temperature records accurately.
• Mindful of stock rotation to help reduce food waste.
• Compliant with company and legal regulations surrounding health and safety and food safety.

Responsibilities

• Support kitchen with cleaning, waste disposal and equipment care.
• May assist with food preparation when needed.
• Ensure high standards of hygiene and safety in the catering operation.

Skills

Catering experience

Team player

Flexible

Cleanliness focus

Food safety knowledge

Record keeping

Job description

We're looking for a Kitchen Porter to join our Catering team, helping keep our kitchen and back-of-house areas clean, safe and running smoothly. Reporting to the Sous Chef/Head Chef, the successful candidate will support the team with cleaning, waste disposal and equipment care, and may assist with food preparation when needed. This role plays an important part in maintaining the high standards of hygiene and safety that our catering operation depends on. Predominantly Day Time hours.

What we are looking for:

We are looking for someone who can bring the right skills and mindset to the role. You might not meet all the criteria, and that's okay, transferable skills and experience are highly valued.

• Experience of working within catering
• Experience of working as part of a team
• Flexible approach to role
• Committed to keeping the kitchen and back-of-house area clean and tidy
• Understanding of statutory and company requirements for food safety, and health and safety
• Able to complete cleaning schedules, and delivery and temperature records accurately
• Mindful of stock rotation to help reduce food waste
• Compliant with company and legal regulations surrounding health and safety and food safety

About Us:

At Blenheim and Pye, we believe our people are at the heart of everything we do, and we are committed to helping every individual thrive. Our Promise is simple: to support you to Grow, Give, and Belong.

We help you Grow by nurturing your talents, championing your wellbeing, and creating opportunities for you to develop.

We encourage you to Give by contributing to meaningful work, supporting the wider community, and collaborating with others to achieve our shared goals.

And we want you to truly Belong by being part of something special, knowing that you matter, your voice is heard, and you are an important part of our journey.

Together, this is what makes Blenheim and Pye a place where people can flourish and make a real difference.

How We Hire:

Our recruitment process is designed to be accessible, supportive, and transparent. Here is what you can expect:

• Application review, shortlisting and interview invites sent to shortlisted candidates
• Interview (we can share questions in advance if helpful)
• Role-related task (this will be role dependant and can be adjusted or removed to suit your needs)

Accessibility and Adjustments

We are committed to making our process accessible for all candidates. If you require any adjustments at any stage, please contact our People Team at [e-mail] . We are happy to support you.

What's in it for you:

• Staff Discounts
  • 20% on Blenheim retail
  • 50% on Blenheim Café food outlets
  • 30% at The Orangery
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes for Bicycles and Electric Vehicles
• Access to our Benefits Platform with a range of additional benefits including:
  • Instant discounts
  • Discount on Days Out
  • Day Passes for Family and Friends
  • Monthly Adventure Play Visit
  • Shopping Cards
  • Weekly Shop Discounts
  • Gym Scheme and Much More!
• Complimentary Event Tickets
• Annual Pass for yourself and a family member
• Staff Events
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Free Fruit Wednesday
• Free breakfast on Friday
• Monthly Sharing a Sense of Belonging Events
• Free Eye Test and a contribution for Glasses
• Long Service Award
• Onsite Parking
• Free Blenheim Christmas Tree

Benefits vary from contract type; these will be confirmed to you in our welcome letter.

Hours

45 Hours per week, variable hours (5 out of 7 days)