Kitchen Porter - Warlingham

Holroyd Howe; Tandridge; On-site; Full time

Job summary

A leading contract catering firm in the UK is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to assist in kitchen operations at independent schools and colleges. In this role, you will help maintain cleanliness, support food preparation, and learn essential kitchen skills. Ideal candidates will demonstrate physical stamina, attention to detail, and strong teamwork skills. This position offers competitive pay, career development opportunities, and a range of employee benefits including free meals and pension scheme.

Benefits

Free meals whilst at work

Career development opportunities

Employee Benefits Platform

Pension scheme

28 holiday days inclusive of bank holidays

Qualifications

• No formal education is required.
• Ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects.
• Good attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Helping with deliveries.
• Maintaining the cleanliness of our kitchen and restaurant.
• Learning simple food preparation skills.

Skills

Physical stamina

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Job description

Holroyd Howe is 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.

Can you commit to feeding hungry tummies as well as hungry minds? We serve more than just a meal in our kitchens, so are you the exceptional *Kitchen Porter* we’re looking for?

If you are looking for an employer that will invest in you and develop your career further, then look no further and apply!

Job Description

Being a *Kitchen Porter* is about being perfectly placed to see how one of our kitchens operates. It means being able to work in all areas of the kitchen, helping chefs, building your knowledge and playing an important role in the smooth running of the operation.

Responsibilities

• Helping with deliveries
• Taking responsibility for maintaining the cleanliness of our kitchen and restaurant
• Learning simple food preparation skills
• 5 days out of 7
• 40 hours per week
• 12.21 per hour

Qualifications

• No formal education is required
• Physical stamina and the ability to stand for extended periods and lift heavy objects
• Good attention to detail and the ability to follow instructions
• Basic knowledge of kitchen equipment and sanitation practices is a plus
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Benefits

• Free meals whilst at work
• Career development opportunities
• HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
• Reward & recognition schemes
• People awards to celebrate our employees
• Work/life balance
• Employee Benefits Platform
• Employee Assistance Program
• Recommend a friend scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Prestigious working environments
• Team events scheduled throughout the year
• 28 holiday days inclusive of bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Competitive salary

Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all employees to share this commitment.

All roles within Holroyd Howe are regarded as regulated activity and therefore we require an Enhanced DBS which includes a Barred List Check for all successful applicants.

We will also require shortlisted applicants to provide appropriate information regarding their criminal offences.

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