Kitchen Porter - Fast-Paced Kitchen Hygiene Hero

Brightstar Hospitality Management; Grantham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Brightstar Hospitality Management is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain a clean, safe kitchen and support a fast-paced service. You will assist chefs, stock supplies, and help ensure hygiene standards are met in a busy environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a proactive attitude, with late-night cleaning duties and adherence to COSHH and food safety guidelines. Prior kitchen or cleaning experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a kitchen or cleaning role is preferred.
• Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to work late nights including cleaning and closing duties.

Responsibilities

• Wash and sanitise all dishes, utensils, cookware, and equipment.
• Keep kitchen floors, walls, surfaces, and storage areas clean and safe.
• Maintain a hygienic and organised pot wash area.
• Ensure bins are emptied and cleaned regularly.
• Follow cleaning checklists and schedules consistently.
• Report maintenance or hygiene issues to management promptly.

Skills

Cleanliness diligence

Reliability

Teamwork

Communication

Stamina

Flexibility

Willingness to do late-night cleaning

Basic food prep knowledge

Food hygiene awareness

Education

Food hygiene certification (preferred)

Job description

Brightstar Hospitality Management is seeking a Kitchen Porter to maintain a clean, safe kitchen and support a fast-paced service. You will assist chefs, stock supplies, and help ensure hygiene standards are met in a busy environment.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a proactive attitude, with late-night cleaning duties and adherence to COSHH and food safety guidelines. Prior kitchen or cleaning experience is preferred.