Kitchen Porter - The British Museum

Benugo; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free lunch on shift

Endless tea and coffee on shift

50% discount on food & drinks

Life Assurance

Employee discounts via Perkbox

Job summary

Benugo is hiring a Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team at The British Museum. The role requires immediate availability for full-time daytime shifts in a 7-day operation, with a strong focus on dishwashing, cleanliness and safety.

You will assist with receiving, storing and organising kitchen supplies, ensuring health and safety compliance, and helping maintain high standards across the kitchen. This is a 6-month fixed-term contract with potential progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience with dishwashing and maintaining clean work areas in a busy kitchen.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with high hygiene standards.
• Willingness to work across a 7-day operation with flexible daytime shifts.

Responsibilities

• Dishwashing: clean dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment by hand or using industrial dishwashers.
• Kitchen cleanliness: maintain clean and sanitised work areas, surfaces and food prep zones; manage waste disposal.

Skills

Dishwashing

Kitchen cleanliness

Inventory support

Health & Safety

Job description

We are looking for a passionate and reliable Kitchen Porter with immediate availability to join our vibrant team at one of the world’s most iconic cultural destinations — The British Museum.

Our cafés and restaurant serve freshly brewed coffee, delicious sandwiches, vibrant salads and indulgent cakes, all made with care and quality. As part of the Benugo family, we pride ourselves on delivering memorable guest experiences, as remarkable as the museum’s world-famous treasures, including the Rosetta Stone.

Availability & Working Hours:

• This is a 7-day operation, so candidates must have full-time availability and flexibility to work Monday to Sunday
• Predominantly daytime shifts, offering one of the best work–life balances in hospitality

We Offer:

• Shifts: 5 days out of 7
• Contract: Full-time, 6-month fixed-term contract with the possibility of extension or progression to a permanent role

About the role:

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play an essential role in supporting the kitchen team and maintaining high standards:

• Dishwashing: Cleaning dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment by hand or using industrial dishwashers
• Kitchen Cleanliness: Maintaining clean and sanitised work areas, including surfaces and food preparation zones; emptying bins and managing waste disposal
• Inventory Support: Assisting with receiving, storing and organising kitchen supplies and ingredients
• Health & Safety Compliance: Ensuring the kitchen remains clean, organised and safe, with all equipment in good working order

Additional Information

Benugo has built a culture of inclusivity & progression for all employees. Not only have we retained our family-feel culture, but we also offer a range of benefits including:

• Free lunch on shift
• Endless tea and coffee on shift
• 50% discount on food and soft drinks in all our locations, plus free tea & coffee on your days off too!
• Competitive rate
• Life Assurance
• Opportunity to develop and further your career within a fast growing an exciting company with a very prestigious list of clients
• Employee discounts at several retailers (via Perkbox app) & fitness providers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Programme & our trained Mental Health First Aiders