Kitchen Porter (7:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday, 40 weeks)

Roedean School; Roedean; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site role

Term-time plus Summer School (40 weeks

Job summary

Roedean School is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our catering team. The role runs from 7:00am to 2:30pm, Monday to Friday, across 40 weeks (term time plus 6 weeks of Summer School).

The position offers a consistent on-site role and involves maintaining high standards of cleanliness, assisting with basic food preparation, and ensuring equipment is safe and ready for use. Salary is based on Roedean NTS Point 10, equating to £12.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in catering areas.
• Supports basic food preparation tasks as required.
• Ensures equipment and facilities are clean, safe and ready for use.

Responsibilities

• Keep catering areas clean and well managed throughout shifts.
• Assist kitchen team with basic food preparation tasks.
• Support the smooth operation of the canteen during term time.

Skills

Cleaning & hygiene

Basic food preparation

Job description

Required as soon as possible

Kitchen Porter

(7:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday, 40 weeks)

At Roedean, we are dedicated to providing a world-class education that inspires and empowers girls aged 11-18 to achieve their full potential. Our stunning cliff-top location overlooking the sea, combined with our rich heritage and commitment to academic excellence, makes Roedean a truly unique and inspiring place to learn and work. We are proud of our inclusive and supportive community where every student is encouraged to pursue their passions and develop the skills they need for future success.

The Kitchen Porter will support the Catering Team by maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. They will ensure catering equipment and facilities are kept clean, safe, tidy and ready for use and to assist with basic food preparation tasks.

Hours: 7:00am – 2:30pm, Monday – Friday, term time plus 6 weeks of Summer School (40 weeks in total)

Salary based on Roedean NTS Point 10 - £12.71 per hour.

Roedean is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. 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 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.

Closing date: 9:00am, 16 November 2026.

Due to the need to appoint quickly we reserve the right to interview and appoint at any time.