Weekend Kitchen Porter & Assistant | School Dining

Holroyd Howe; Barnstaple; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

28 days holiday

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Perkbox discounts

Wellbeing hub

Free meals at work

Career development & Apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe, a leading UK contract caterer for independent schools, is hiring a Kitchen Porter/Assistant at West Buckland School. You’ll help keep the kitchen clean, support chefs with basic prep, and ensure hygiene standards are met in a busy education environment.

This role offers training, a supportive team, and opportunities to develop within a specialist school catering company. You’ll work pattern weekends and daytimes with DBS requirements and a focus on allergen controls.

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.

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

Interest in food

Attention to hygiene

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Holroyd Howe, a leading UK contract caterer for independent schools, is hiring a Kitchen Porter/Assistant at West Buckland School. You’ll help keep the kitchen clean, support chefs with basic prep, and ensure hygiene standards are met in a busy education environment.

This role offers training, a supportive team, and opportunities to develop within a specialist school catering company. You’ll work pattern weekends and daytimes with DBS requirements and a focus on allergen controls.