Kitchen Porter / Assistant

Holroyd Howe; Greater London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer in the UK is seeking a Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join their team at Marie D'Orliac. This role plays a crucial part in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen as well as assisting chefs with basic food prep. The ideal candidate will have a keen interest in food, excellent attention to hygiene, and be a team player. This opportunity offers career development and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

3 volunteering days

24 weeks enhanced maternity leave

Discounts via Perkbox App

Free meals while at work

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Must have the Right to Work in the UK.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential.
• Willingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries.
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices.
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations.
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and set-up for service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Positive attitude

Interest in food and cooking

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join the kitchen team at Marie D'Orliac. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food‑led education setting.

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and set‑up for service. Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking: new ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering. In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

• A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to work in an education or high‑profile catering environment is desirable
• You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Our mission is simple: to provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high‑street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels