Kitchen Porter / Storeman Supervisor

Holroyd Howe; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 25,458,000 - 38,187,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Term time only

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals

Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a Kitchen Porter and store supervisor for a prestigious Rugby school. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe kitchen and supporting the kitchen team in daily operations.

The successful candidate will join a contract catering leader dedicated to education, sanitation, and quality. Term-time work and enhanced benefits complement a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Interest in food and cooking with a focus on hygiene.
• Good attention to detail and safe kitchen practices.
• Team oriented with a positive, flexible approach.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment and work areas.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation and stock deliveries.
• Operate dishwashers and ensure sanitation.
• Follow health, safety and hygiene regulations at all times.
• Support daily kitchen operations and service setup.

Skills

Food safety

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible attitude

Education setting experience

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter / Store Supervisor

Location: Rugby

Contract Type: Full Time / Term Time (176 Working Days)

Salary: £14.00 per hour

Why Join us?

• 28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Term time only
• 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
• 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
• 24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
• Bespoke training & development opportunities
• Pension & life insurance
• Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
• Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
• Free meals while at work
• Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels

About the role

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter and storeman supervisor to join the kitchen team at a prestigious school in Rugby. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.

You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.

Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas, store rooms
• Assist chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries
• Operate dishwashers and ensure proper sanitation practices
• Follow health, safety, and hygiene regulations at all times
• Support the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service

Qualifications

Candidate Profile

• A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills
• Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
• Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential
• Willingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable

Additional Information

We pride ourselves on:

People first

We’re a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.

Great food, always

Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.

Food education

We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.

Respect in everything we do

Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.

Fresh thinking

New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.

In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.

This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.