Kitchen Porter: Fast-Paced Food Hygiene & Cleanliness

Shanz Services Limited; Causeway Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A food production company in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to maintain hygiene and cleanliness in their factory. The role requires teamwork and attention to detail, ensuring safe, legal, and high-quality food production. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and physically fit, with a basic understanding of food hygiene. This position offers a dynamic work environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a food factory, catering, or hygiene environment preferred but not essential.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene, health & safety, and cross‑contamination control.
• Physically fit and comfortable working in chilled or warm factory areas.

Responsibilities

• Clean and sanitize production areas, equipment, utensils, and tools according to hygiene schedules.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in kitchens, prep areas, and wash‑up zones.
• Support production teams by ensuring equipment is available and ready for use.
• Handle cleaning chemicals safely and in accordance with COSHH and company training.
• Segregate and dispose of waste, food scraps, and packaging materials responsibly.
• Conduct end‑of‑shift deep cleaning and assist with hygiene verification tasks.
• Report any maintenance, hygiene, or safety issues to the Hygiene or Production Supervisor.

Skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Reliable and punctual

Basic understanding of food hygiene

Physically fit

Job description

A food production company in the United Kingdom is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to maintain hygiene and cleanliness in their factory. The role requires teamwork and attention to detail, ensuring safe, legal, and high-quality food production. Candidates should be reliable, punctual, and physically fit, with a basic understanding of food hygiene. This position offers a dynamic work environment.