Kitchen Porter | 5 days out of 7

Thomas Franks Ltd.; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

An established independent caterer is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join their dedicated team in High Wycombe. This role is vital for upholding the kitchen's hygiene and cleanliness standards, ensuring a safe environment for food preparation. With a focus on teamwork, the ideal candidate will assist chefs and maintain equipment while enjoying a range of employee benefits, including free meals during shifts and opportunities for career progression. Join a company that values excellence and personalized service, where your contributions will be appreciated and rewarded.

Benefits

Free Meals During Shifts

Wider Wallet Scheme

Volunteers Leave

Enhanced Maternity Leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Recommend a Friend Bonus

Comprehensive Training

Social Events

Employee Assistance Program

Workplace Pension

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter is preferred but not essential.
• Strong organizational skills and good verbal communication are required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high cleanliness standards in the kitchen.
• Assist chefs with food preparation and pot wash duties.

Skills

Teamwork

Organizational Skills

Verbal Communication

Food Preparation

Education

Basic English Reading and Comprehension

Tools

Industrial Dishwashers

Job description

A private girls' boarding and day school in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, for students aged 11-18. Catering for approximately 1050 students and staff daily, the school offers breakfast, lunch, supper, am and pm snacks, and has three feeding locations for breakfast and supper. The location also features extensive hospitality services. This is a 7-day operation with shift patterns covering 5 days a week. On-site parking is available free of charge.

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join our friendly and established team at our prestigious High Wycombe location.

Your role will be crucial in maintaining the kitchen's hygiene, safety, and cleanliness to our high standards.

• Experience with pot wash duties is advantageous
• Excellent team player
• Assist chefs with food preparation
• Maintain high cleanliness standards at all times
• Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment
• Handle heavy catering equipment using instructions and cleaning materials, including air filters and extraction systems
• Operate industrial dishwashers

We are looking for:

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter is preferred but not essential
• Strong organizational skills
• Good verbal English communication skills
• Basic written English reading and comprehension skills
• Experience in customer service or food preparation environments is a plus

Additional benefits include:

• Wider Wallet scheme (discounts at major retailers, restaurants, gyms, etc.)
• Free meals during shifts
• Volunteers leave—up to one day per year
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoptive leave
• Cycle to work scheme
• Recommend a friend bonus
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities
• Established apprenticeship programs
• Team and company social events
• Employee assistance program
• Workplace pension
• Opportunities for career progression within a leading independent caterer

About us

Thomas Franks is a founder-led, fresh food catering company committed to excellence and personalized service, driven by passion and style. Our clients and staff are central to our success.

Disclaimer

Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK. An enhanced DBS check, identity verification, and references covering the last five years will be required. We fully comply with the DBS Code of Practice and are dedicated to safeguarding children. Please note, applications for roles in schools are exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, or bind-overs must be disclosed.

Diversity and Inclusion

We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive culture. We welcome applications from under-represented groups, as we believe diversity enhances our work environment and results.