Kitchen Porter / Assistant

Holroyd Howe; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading catering company in Tonbridge is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter/Assistant to maintain a clean and efficient kitchen in a supportive educational environment. The ideal candidate should have a keen interest in food and cooking, with good attention to detail. Responsibilities include maintaining kitchen cleanliness and assisting chefs. This role offers multiple benefits including volunteering days, enhanced maternity leave, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training & development opportunities

Pension & life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox App

Wellbeing hub

Free meals while at work

Career development & HIT Apprenticeships

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.

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.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team player

Interest in food and cooking

Job description

Overview

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join the kitchen team at [insert school name]. 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.
• A clear note: Fresh thinking and 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
• Right to Work in the UK

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