Kitchen Porter: Clean Kitchen Support in Hospitality

Wshgroup; Rochester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

BaxterStorey in Rochester, United Kingdom, is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support our busy kitchen operations. This permanent role focuses on cleanliness, hygiene, and efficient handling of kitchen supplies, helping the culinary team succeed.

Key duties include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, food safety compliance with HACCP principles, and assisting with prep and receiving stock. The role demands physical stamina and a collaborative, punctual mindset in a fast-paced hospitality

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting (desirable).
• Strong understanding of food safety and hygiene standards, with HACCP knowledge.
• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.
• Good time keeping and reliability; ability to work to schedules.
• Strong people skills and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness and hygiene in the kitchen, washing, sanitising, and storing equipment.
• Assist with receiving, storing, and organising food and non-food supplies.
• Support kitchen team with prep work like peeling vegetables and portioning ingredients.
• Operate and clean kitchen equipment safely, including dishwashers.
• Manage waste disposal and recycling in line with health and safety guidelines.
• Respond promptly to requests from kitchen staff and maintain reliability.

Skills

Kitchen/hospitality experience

Food safety HACCP

Organisational skills

Punctuality & reliability

People skills

Education

Level 1 Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

BaxterStorey in Rochester, United Kingdom, is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support our busy kitchen operations. This permanent role focuses on cleanliness, hygiene, and efficient handling of kitchen supplies, helping the culinary team succeed.

Key duties include maintaining kitchen cleanliness, food safety compliance with HACCP principles, and assisting with prep and receiving stock. The role demands physical stamina and a collaborative, punctual mindset in a fast-paced hospitality