School Kitchen Porter

Wild Berry Associates; Greater London; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 14,000; Part time

Job summary

Wild Berry Associates is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support a busy school kitchen in Croydon during term time. The role is 25 hours per week, with ongoing, long-term employment potential.

You will help maintain cleanliness, wash dishes, and assist with basic food preparation, contributing to smooth service periods. DBS clearance is required, and training for hygiene is provided where needed.

Qualifications

• Experience in a kitchen or catering environment is desirable but not essential.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions.
• Basic understanding of food hygiene (training can be provided).

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
• Wash dishes, trays, and catering equipment promptly during and after service.
• Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. washing, peeling, portioning).
• Support the catering team during service period as required.

Skills

Reliable

Punctual

Team player

Follow instructions

Education

Enhanced DBS

Job description

We are seeking a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to support the day-to-day operation of a busy school kitchen in Croydon. This is a term time only role, 25 hours a week, and is a long term, ongoing assignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of all kitchen areas, equipment and utensils
• Wash dishes, trays, and catering equipment promptly during and after service
• Assist with basic food preparation (e.g. washing, peeling, portioning)
• Support the catering team during service period as required

Requirements

• Previous experience in a kitchen or catering environment desirable but not essential
• Reliable, punctual and able to work as part of a team
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and follow instructions
• Basic understanding of food hygiene (training can be provided)
• Enhanced DBS

Please note that no terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate on the grounds of a person's gender, marital status, race, religion, colour, age, disability or sexual orientation. Every candidate will be assessed only in accordance with their merits, qualifications and ability to perform the duties of the job