Kitchen Porter - Fast-Paced Kitchen Support & Training

Chartwells Universities; Eltham; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Career development programs

Digital GP access

Travel discounts

Grocery discounts

Cinema tickets

Cash rewards

Wellness programs

Family discounts

Job summary

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our catering team at a university setting. This role supports a fast-paced kitchen, maintaining cleanliness and food safety, and helps with basic food prep and delivery duties.

The position offers term-time work with 35 weeks per year, a supportive team, comprehensive induction and training programmes, and opportunities to develop within a leading food service organisation, with work-life balance during school holidays.

Qualifications

• Passionate about working within a food service environment.
• Positive and motivated team players.
• Friendly, helpful and professional in their approach.
• Able to work efficiently and maintain high standards.
• Committed to cleanliness, food safety and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining the cleanliness of the kitchen, food preparation areas and associated workspaces.
• Washing pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and kitchen utensils to the highest standards.
• Supporting the team with basic food preparation activities.
• Assisting with the receipt, loading and unloading of deliveries when required.
• Using kitchen equipment and machinery safely and correctly.
• Following all health, safety and food hygiene procedures.
• Completing required training and development programmes.
• Providing general support to the catering team to help deliver an excellent food service.

Skills

Food service environment

Team player

Customer service mindset

Efficient work

Cleanliness awareness

Job description

Compass Group UK&I is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our catering team at a university setting. This role supports a fast-paced kitchen, maintaining cleanliness and food safety, and helps with basic food prep and delivery duties.

The position offers term-time work with 35 weeks per year, a supportive team, comprehensive induction and training programmes, and opportunities to develop within a leading food service organisation, with work-life balance during school holidays.