Kitchen Porter/Catering Assistant

Erskine Veterans Charity; England; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 20,000; Part time

Job summary

A charitable organization in England is seeking a Kitchen Porter/Catering Assistant to maintain high cleanliness standards in the kitchen and support food service operations. The position offers competitive pay, flexible working, and benefits such as a welcome bonus and annual leave. Ideal candidates should possess compassion and teamwork skills to make a difference in the lives of veterans and their families.

Benefits

Competitive rates of pay

Welcome bonus of £500

28 days annual leave plus public holidays

Employer pension contribution

Flexible working considered

In-house Occupational Health Service

Qualifications

• Experience in a catering or kitchen environment preferred.
• Ability to follow health and safety regulations.
• Kindness and compassion towards residents.

Responsibilities

• Ensure cleanliness of all catering areas and kitchen equipment.
• Assist in the production and serving of food and beverages.
• Follow safe working practices regarding food safety and regulations.

Skills

Teamwork

Food safety knowledge

Attention to detail

Job description

Kitchen Porter/Catering Assistant

Erskine Home, Bishopton

28.75 hours per week, 5 over 7 days (Various shifts between 7.00am and 7.00pm)

Grade 1 Salary £19,545 - £19,594 per annum (£13.07 - £13.11 per hour - pay award pending) Permanent, part time role

Closing Date: Sunday, 30th November 2025

Working for Erskine

“ERSKINE is an iconic Scottish charity, formed in 1916 by Scotland’s compassionate response to the horrors of war. A century later, we still believe that Veterans and their families deserve our utmost respect and compassion, for the sacrifices they made and the challenges they now face. At Erskine, we work as a dedicated team to ensure that Veterans of all ages are cared for to the highest of standards in a beautiful, fun-filled environment, made up of two care homes and a Veterans Village of cottages, activities centre and apartments.

Working in social care can be demanding. However, at Erskine it will also be rewarding and fulfilling. You will be making an incredible difference to the lives of our residents and their loved ones, at a critical time. We value skills and qualifications, but we prize kindness and compassion, above all. Our team is crucial to providing the best care possible, so we recognise and reward our employees with benefits including employer pension contribution, fantastic career opportunities, and enhanced annual leave.

If you are kind and committed, then you do have what it takes to be part of the team here at Erskine! The ultimate aim is exceptional care and support to our ex-service community and everyone in every role, in every department plays their part.”

The Role

You will be working as part of a team and duties will include ensuring the cleanliness of all catering related areas and kitchen equipment (use of industrial pot wash machine) to the standard of quality measures of Erskine. You will operate to safe working practices with due regard to Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations, COSHH, Control of Infection and waste disposal. You will be responsible for unloading and putting away stock, serving food, beverages and assisting in the production of food when required. The post-holder will have continuing responsibility for supporting the provision of a high-quality catering service to residents, staff and visitors in Erskine at all times.

We offer competitive rates of pay, a staff pension scheme and enhanced annual leave entitlement.

Benefits

• Dayforce Wallet – employees have the power to request up to 90% of their earned pay, on-demand, in between pay periods with Dayforce Wallet
• Successful candidates for this post will receive a welcome bonus of £500 (pro rata for part time) paid in instalments – £250 after 3 months service and a further £250 after 6 months service
• 28 days annual leave plus 5 public holidays, increasing to 33 days per year, at the rate of 1 additional day for 5 years
• Employer pension contribution
• Reimbursement of professional care fees
• Structured Induction programme
• Flexible working considered
• Opportunities for training & development
• Enhanced sick & maternity pay
• In‑house Occupational Health Service
• Free On‑Site Parking
• Health and Wellbeing Scheme
• Blue Light Card

Important Information

Please note: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK. Erskine are unable to provide sponsorship. If you are selected for interview, you will receive an invite by email (please ensure you check your spam / junk mailbox).

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a Disclosure Scotland Check. Where a candidate has resided in the UK for less than five years and lived / remained in a country for six months or more, in addition to a Disclosure/PVG, they will be asked to complete a criminal records check application via HireRight.

Please apply online at erskine.org.uk/careers. If you require the application in another format please contact the HR Department on 0141 338 6304. Erskine is an Equal Opportunities Employer