Weekend Kitchen Porter & Prep Assistant

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

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteering days

Grandparent leave

Enhanced maternity leave

Training & development

Pension & life insurance

Wellbeing support

Free meals at work

Career development & apprenticeships

Job summary

Holroyd Howe at West Buckland School in Barnstaple is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join the kitchen team. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a food-led education setting.

You will support chefs with basic food prep, operate dishwashers, and follow hygiene regulations while assisting with allergen controls and daily kitchen operations in a supportive school catering team.

Qualifications

• Interest in food and cooking with eagerness to learn.
• Understanding of hygiene practices.
• Able to work as part of a team.
• Experience is beneficial but not essential.

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
• Allergen controls compliance

Skills

Attention to detail

Hygiene practices

Team player

Willingness to learn

Job description

Holroyd Howe at West Buckland School in Barnstaple is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join the kitchen team. You will help maintain a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a food-led education setting.

You will support chefs with basic food prep, operate dishwashers, and follow hygiene regulations while assisting with allergen controls and daily kitchen operations in a supportive school catering team.