Kitchen Porter / Assistant

Holroyd Howe; Hertford; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract caterer in the UK is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join their kitchen team. The role involves maintaining cleanliness, assisting chefs with food preparation, and following health and safety regulations. Ideal candidates have a keen interest in food and a flexible attitude. The position offers various benefits such as volunteering days and development opportunities.

Benefits

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Bespoke training

Pension & life insurance

Discounts through Perkbox

Wellbeing hub access

Free meals while at work

Career development

Qualifications

• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices.
• A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills.
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude.

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.
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Interest in food and cooking

Understanding of hygiene practices

Job description

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join the kitchen team at Haileybury. 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.

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 at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup 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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Benefits

• 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