Kitchen Porter - Fast-Paced Support & Clean Kitchens

ISS; Hardingstone; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

ISS is a world-leading facilities management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. In this Kitchen Porter role, you’ll support chefs and front of house, keeping kitchens running smoothly and ensuring timely service.

You’ll maintain cleanliness, assist with deliveries, follow FIFO, and uphold food safety standards. This team-driven position rewards reliability, a strong work ethic, and a can-do attitude. ISS is proud to be a diverse, inclusive employer.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Kitchen Porter in hospitality or contract catering.
• Strong teamwork and communication with kitchen and FOH.
• Reliable with a positive attitude and pride in high cleanliness.
• Willing to assist with basic prep when required.
• Follows food safety and health & safety standards.
• Comfortable receiving deliveries and organizing stores.

Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in all hospitality kitchens (wash-up, floors, equipment, BOH areas).
• Receive goods, check quality and dates, and report discrepancies.
• Store items correctly and follow FIFO rotation.
• Maintain clean, organised dry stores and fridges.
• Ensure chefs always have clean equipment, trays, boards and utensils ready for service.
• Support waste and recycling procedures across all kitchens.
• Assist with basic prep when required (training provided).
• Follow all ISS food safety, health & safety and manual-handling standards.
• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter (hospitality or contract catering).
• Strong work ethic, reliability and pride in maintaining high cleanliness standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Reliability

Strong work ethic

Positive attitude

Job description

ISS is a world-leading facilities management company, connecting people and places to make the world work better. In this Kitchen Porter role, you’ll support chefs and front of house, keeping kitchens running smoothly and ensuring timely service.

You’ll maintain cleanliness, assist with deliveries, follow FIFO, and uphold food safety standards. This team-driven position rewards reliability, a strong work ethic, and a can-do attitude. ISS is proud to be a diverse, inclusive employer.