Kitchen Porter: Hygienic Kitchen Support

Bloxham School Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Bloxham School Ltd is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support the Catering Department in maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and organisation in a busy kitchen. The role reports to the Head Chef and contributes to high-quality catering for students and staff.

Salary £25,599 per annum. Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 5 days out of 7, covering full year. Start January 2027. Applicants should be willing to undergo DBS checks and training as required.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent.
• Good understanding of food hygiene and health & safety practices in a kitchen.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Willingness to work as part of a team.
• Initiative and self-motivation.
• Reasonable physical fitness.
• Flexible approach to duties and working hours, including anti-social hours when required.
• Willingness to undertake COSHH, Food Hygiene and Health & Safety training.

Responsibilities

• Unloading, checking and putting away food and other deliveries.
• Organising the storeroom and ensuring kitchen equipment is stored correctly.
• Cleaning and disinfecting food preparation areas, kitchen appliances and equipment.
• Collecting, washing and returning pots, pans and utensils.
• Removing and recycling kitchen waste, ensuring it is disposed of appropriately.
• Cleaning and mopping kitchen floors as required.
• Monitoring and replenishing chemicals in kitchen dispensers, and ensuring cleaning products are organised and stored securely.
• Carrying out deep cleaning of fridges and storerooms to maintain excellent food safety and hygiene standards.
• Following food hygiene procedures, departmental policies and cleaning schedules.
• Supporting the front of house team when required.
• Assisting with setting up and clearing away for School events.

Skills

Team player

Flexible hours

Positive attitude

Initiative

Physical fitness

Willingness to train

Education

GCSE level or equivalent

Tools

COSHH training

Food Hygiene training

Health & Safety training

Job description

Bloxham School Ltd is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to support the Catering Department in maintaining cleanliness, hygiene and organisation in a busy kitchen. The role reports to the Head Chef and contributes to high-quality catering for students and staff.

Salary £25,599 per annum. Full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, 5 days out of 7, covering full year. Start January 2027. Applicants should be willing to undergo DBS checks and training as required.