School Kitchen Porter - Clean Kitchen Helper & Prep

Holroyd Howe; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 17,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Maternity leave 24 weeks

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing programme

Free meals

Career development & Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join the kitchen team at West Buckland School. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe and efficient kitchen environment within an education setting.

You will support chefs with basic food prep, manage dishwashing, and uphold strict hygiene and allergen controls in a high-profile catering context. This is a term-time role with additional summer weeks.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas
• 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
• Accountability for following and championing allergen controls

Skills

Eager to learn

Attention to detail

Team player

Flexible attitude

Job description

Holroyd Howe is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join the kitchen team at West Buckland School. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, safe and efficient kitchen environment within an education setting.

You will support chefs with basic food prep, manage dishwashing, and uphold strict hygiene and allergen controls in a high-profile catering context. This is a term-time role with additional summer weeks.