School Kitchen Porter & Prep Assistant

Holroyd Howe; Rochester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 19,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension & life insurance

Free meals while at work

Perkbox discounts (high street, cinema

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Career development & HIT Apprentices

Wellbeing hub & EAP

Training & development opportunities

Job summary

Holroyd Howe is recruiting for a Kitchen Porter/Assistant at Rochester Independent College to keep a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen in a education-focused setting. Join a team dedicated to fresh, high-quality school catering with allergen controls and strong training opportunities.

The role supports chefs, handles basic prep, dishwashing, and upholds health and hygiene standards, while benefiting from our employee perks and a focus on development.

Qualifications

• Interest in food and cooking; eager to learn and develop skills.
• Good attention to detail and hygiene practices.
• Team player with a positive and flexible attitude, reliable and punctual.
• 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

Team player

Punctual

Attention to detail

Flexibility

Willingness to learn

Job description

Holroyd Howe is recruiting for a Kitchen Porter/Assistant at Rochester Independent College to keep a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen in a education-focused setting. Join a team dedicated to fresh, high-quality school catering with allergen controls and strong training opportunities.

The role supports chefs, handles basic prep, dishwashing, and upholds health and hygiene standards, while benefiting from our employee perks and a focus on development.