Kitchen Porter/Assistant

www.findapprenticeship.service.gov.uk - Jobboard; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

A local care home provider in Plymouth is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain cleanliness in the kitchen and support the cooking staff. This role is critical, ensuring meals are prepared timely and in a safe environment. The ideal candidate is reliable, hard-working, and eager to learn. Free meals during shifts and mental health support are provided. This job offers a chance to make a real difference in residents' daily lives.

Benefits

Free DBS check

Free meals provided when working long shifts

Access to mental health support services

Flex Earn to access earned wages in advance

Qualifications

• No experience required; willing to learn with the right attitude.
• Pride in a job well done.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and safety in the kitchen.
• Support food prep and serving.
• Wash dishes and clear up post-meal.

Skills

Reliable team player

Hard-working

Job description

Kitchen Porter/Kitchen Assistant based at Plymbridge House, PL7 4LD

30 Hours per week, to include alternate weekends.

Behind the scenes. At the heart of it all.

Let’s be honest - this isn’t always a glamorous role. It’s early starts, busy mealtimes, and a lot of dishes. But it’s essential.

Because without you, the meals don’t get made. The kitchen doesn’t run. And the people who call this place home don’t get the warmth, nourishment, and dignity they deserve.

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll be part of something bigger. You’ll be behind the scenes, but your work will be felt in every clean plate, every hot meal, every happy mealtime.

What you'll be doing:

Keeping the kitchen spotless, safe, and running like clockwork.
Supporting the cook with food prep and serving of food to deliver well balanced meals on time.
Washing up, clearing down, and staying one step ahead of the next mealtime.
You will rotate stock in fridges, freezers, vegetable store and dry store cupboardin order to help us minimise waste.
Being a vital part of a team that puts people first.

Who you are:

A reliable, hard-working team player who takes pride in a job well done.
Someone who understands that care isn’t just about what’s seen - it’s about what’s felt.
No experience? No problem - we’ll show you the ropes if you bring the right attitude.

We can offer you:

A supportive team who understands the power of what happens in the kitchen.
A workplace where you’re not just the cook—you’re a valued part of our residents’ day.
Free DBS check
The use of ‘Flex Earn’ enabling you to access wages earnt in advance of pay day, viewing earnt wages in real time.
Free meals provided when working long shifts
Access to Peninsula Care Homes Mental Health First Aider; an external Confidential Care helpline for you and your family members; Peninsula Care Home’s ‘Whycare?’ app and Refer a Friend scheme

This job won’t win awards. But it will make a real difference. Because in this home, every role is part of the care. And we can’t do it without you.

If you’re ready to roll up your sleeves and be part of something meaningful -we’d love to hear from you.

To find out more please contact us on 07763 874387 or email [e-mail] for more information.

Please note for UK & Overseas applicants, we are not in a position to sponsor, so kindly ask that you do not apply if you require sponsorship.