Kitchen Porter: Clean Kitchens, Team Support & Growth

BaxterStorey; Pavenhill; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 Days holiday including bank public

Birthday off

3 volunteering days

3 days grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension and life insurance

Discounts via Perkbox

Wellbeing hub

Employee assistance programme

Cycle to work scheme

Job summary

BaxterStorey is looking for a dedicated kitchen porter to support chefs, keep utensils and surfaces spotless, and help maintain a hygienic kitchen environment. You will assist with basic food preparation, waste disposal, and stock replenishment, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Join a team that values reliability, flexibility and a strong work ethic. We offer training, development opportunities, and a supportive culture with a focus on wellbeing and inclusivity within hospitality.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitise kitchen utensils, dishes, pots and pans using appropriate equipment and cleaning agents
• Assist in cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment such as stoves, ovens, grills and fryers
• Assist chefs with basic food prep tasks like peeling and chopping vegetables
• Dispose of food waste and kitchen waste following recycling and waste management guidelines
• Keep kitchen and dining areas clean and tidy at all times
• Operate heavy equipment according to manufacturers' instructions
• Co-operate with team members to ensure efficient service
• Attend location meetings as required
• Attend to reasonable client or BaxterStorey management requests
• Monitor and replenish kitchen supplies to ensure uninterrupted operations
• Maintain a safe, hygienic kitchen environment in line with health and safety regulations
• Work with chefs and other kitchen staff to ensure effective communication and coordination during food prep and service
• Assist with general duties including sweeping, mopping, bin emptying and dining area cleanliness
• Attend health and safety and food safety training courses
• Ensure cleaning areas under your control meet COSHH standards
• Rigorously follow unit cleaning schedules
• Unload deliveries and store supplies properly

Job description

BaxterStorey is looking for a dedicated kitchen porter to support chefs, keep utensils and surfaces spotless, and help maintain a hygienic kitchen environment. You will assist with basic food preparation, waste disposal, and stock replenishment, ensuring smooth daily operations.

Join a team that values reliability, flexibility and a strong work ethic. We offer training, development opportunities, and a supportive culture with a focus on wellbeing and inclusivity within hospitality.