Kitchen Porter - Clean Kitchen, Prep & Service Support

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare & wellbeing

Meals on duty included

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Pension scheme & Life Assurance

Perks & discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the Eastwood Hall kitchen team in Nottinghamshire. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to keep the kitchen clean, organized and safe, enabling delivery of excellent food and service.

You’ll perform cleaning, basic food prep, and support during events. A positive attitude, strong teamwork, and good communication are essential; experience in catering is desirable but not required, with ongoing training and development provided.

Qualifications

• A positive attitude and genuine enthusiasm for working in catering or hospitality.
• Good communication skills and confidence to work with colleagues and customers.
• Ability to work independently and use own initiative.
• Strong commitment to cleanliness, hygiene and high standards.
• Flexible approach to support wider kitchen and venue team.
• Basic Food Hygiene / Level 2 Food Safety is desirable.
• Previous experience in a Kitchen Porter or catering role is desirable but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness across the kitchen and surrounding areas.
• Support the kitchen team with general cleaning and housekeeping duties.
• Follow health and safety procedures and company standards at all times.
• Handle food safely with COSHH, PPE and fire safety procedures.
• Complete and maintain relevant Food Safety and Health & Safety paperwork.
• Report hazards, near misses, accidents or faulty equipment promptly.
• Store, handle and use kitchen equipment and chemicals correctly.
• Carry out basic vegetable and food preparation as directed by the Head/Sous Chef.
• Assist with loading/unloading deliveries and support hospitality events.
• Complete mandatory training and keep records up to date.

Skills

Positive attitude

Team player

Good communication

Initiative & reliability

Cleanliness & hygiene

Flexibility

Basic Food Hygiene Level 2 (desirable)

Tools

Manual cleaning

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join the Eastwood Hall kitchen team in Nottinghamshire. You'll work closely with the Head Chef to keep the kitchen clean, organized and safe, enabling delivery of excellent food and service.

You’ll perform cleaning, basic food prep, and support during events. A positive attitude, strong teamwork, and good communication are essential; experience in catering is desirable but not required, with ongoing training and development provided.