Kitchen Porter - Oxford, Oxfordshire

Dirty Bones; Staines-upon-Thames; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Dirty Bones is seeking a Kitchen Porter to keep the kitchen safe, clean and efficient, enabling chefs to deliver exceptional food and guest experiences. You will wash, sanitise crockery and equipment, manage waste, and support the kitchen team during busy service.

The role emphasizes personal hygiene, adherence to HACCP and COSHH, FIFO stock rotation, and good communication with front-of-house. No prior kitchen experience required as full training will be provided; punctuality and reliability

Responsibilities

• Maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout all kitchen areas.
• Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.
• Keep all workstations, floors, walls and storage areas clean and organised.
• Carry out daily and weekly deep cleaning schedules.
• Ensure waste is disposed of correctly and recycling procedures are followed.
• Follow all Food Safety, HACCP and COSHH procedures.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wear correct uniform at all times.
• Report any maintenance, equipment or health and safety issues immediately.
• Receive and correctly store deliveries using FIFO stock rotation.
• Help maintain organised dry stores, refrigerators and freezers.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Prepare equipment and stations ready for service.

Job description

At Dirty Bones, our Kitchen Porters are the backbone of the kitchen. You'll play a vital role in ensuring the kitchen operates safely, efficiently and to the highest cleanliness standards, allowing our chefs to deliver exceptional food and unforgettable guest experiences.

We're looking for hardworking, reliable team players who thrive in a fast-paced environment, take pride in their work, and bring positive energy every shift.

Key Responsibilities

Kitchen Cleanliness

• Maintain exceptional cleanliness throughout all kitchen areas.
• Wash and sanitise crockery, cutlery, glassware, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.
• Keep all workstations, floors, walls and storage areas clean and organised.
• Carry out daily and weekly deep cleaning schedules.
• Ensure waste is disposed of correctly and recycling procedures are followed.

Food Safety & Compliance

• Follow all Food Safety, HACCP and COSHH procedures.
• Maintain excellent personal hygiene and wear correct uniform at all times.
• Report any maintenance, equipment or health and safety issues immediately.
• Ensure chemicals are stored and used safely.

Kitchen Support

• Assist chefs with basic food preparation when required.
• Receive and correctly store deliveries using FIFO stock rotation.
• Help maintain organised dry stores, refrigerators and freezers.
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods.
• Prepare equipment and stations ready for service.

Teamwork

• Work closely with chefs and front of house teams to ensure smooth service.
• Communicate effectively and positively with colleagues.
• Support team members whenever required.
• Demonstrate flexibility by assisting with additional duties appropriate to the role.
• Strong work ethic and reliability.
• Positive attitude with a willingness to learn.
• Ability to work under pressure whilst maintaining attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Team player with good communication skills.
• Commitment to cleanliness and food safety.
• Previous kitchen experience is beneficial but not essential, as full training will be provided., Be punctual, prepared and professional.
• Care about the quality of the guest experience, even from behind the scenes.
• Continuously learn and develop.

Performance Standards

• Success in this role is measured by:
• Excellent hygiene and cleanliness standards.
• Consistent compliance with food safety procedures.
• Efficient turnaround of kitchen equipment during service.
• Reliability and attendance.
• Positive teamwork and communication.
• Maintaining an organized and safe kitchen environment.