Kitchen Porter & Practical Kitchen Support

South Devon College; Devon and Torbay; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

South Devon College is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Porter to join our busy training kitchens. You will help keep kitchens clean, organised and ready for action, and support practical sessions across catering areas.

The role involves assisting with washing, stock, deliveries and general porter duties, ensuring high standards of safety and hygiene. Previous kitchen porter or cleaning experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Experience in a food or kitchen environment.
• Positive, can-do attitude and reliability.
• Full DBS check required or willingness to undertake one.

Responsibilities

• Keep training kitchens, equipment, utensils and workspaces clean and hygienic.
• Support washing during busy service periods.
• Prepare resources and orders for practical sessions.
• Receive deliveries and organise stores.
• Support stock rotation.
• Assist with kitchen laundry and porter duties.
• Carry out regular deep cleaning of kitchens and equipment.
• Support food safety and health & safety standards.

Skills

Kitchen porter experience

Food safety awareness

Team player

Education

Basic Food Hygiene Certificate

Job description

South Devon College is seeking a hands-on Kitchen Porter to join our busy training kitchens. You will help keep kitchens clean, organised and ready for action, and support practical sessions across catering areas.

The role involves assisting with washing, stock, deliveries and general porter duties, ensuring high standards of safety and hygiene. Previous kitchen porter or cleaning experience and a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate are advantageous.