Senior Kitchen Porter: Lead Hygiene & Prep (School)

Thomas Franks Ltd; Ashtead; On-site; GBP 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free meals on duty

Volunteer leave (up to 1 day/year)

Enhanced maternity/paternity leave

Cycle to work scheme

Recommend a friend bonus

Unrivalled training & development

Apprenticeship programme

Team & company social events

Employee assistance programme

Excellent career progression

Job summary

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a Senior Kitchen Porter for our Ashtead Park site in Ashtead, Surrey. The role supports a busy school kitchen, ensuring hygiene, safety and high cleanliness standards across all shifts.

You will monitor stock, organise duties, assist chefs, and help with light food prep while maintaining excellent team collaboration and on-site parking. This is a full-time, permanent position with varied shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Kitchen Porter experience preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good understanding and use of verbal English.
• Ability to demonstrate reasonable/good standard of written English and reading skills.
• Experience in customer and/or food preparation environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and monitor chemical stock levels.
• Arrange and complete end-of-day checks.
• Oversee the work and duties of the Kitchen Porters.
• Create and organise daily schedules for the Kitchen Porters.
• Work closely with the Manager and Chefs to ensure kitchen runs smoothly.
• Assist Chefs with some food prep when needed.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness at all times.
• Clean and maintain all kitchen equipment.
• Clean heavy catering equipment per instructions and manage filters.
• Operate industrial dishwasher.

Skills

English proficiency

Team player

Job description

Thomas Franks Ltd is seeking a Senior Kitchen Porter for our Ashtead Park site in Ashtead, Surrey. The role supports a busy school kitchen, ensuring hygiene, safety and high cleanliness standards across all shifts.

You will monitor stock, organise duties, assist chefs, and help with light food prep while maintaining excellent team collaboration and on-site parking. This is a full-time, permanent position with varied shift patterns.