Kitchen Porter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 7 May 2026
LOCATION
Cobham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Hospitality & Catering
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Cleaning Hygiene Standards HACCP Compliance Communication Skills Customer Service Organizational Skills Food Preparation Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Kitchen Porter

We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]. This is a key role in ensuring the kitchen runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently, supporting chefs and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene.

Working Pattern

  • On site, KT11 1BL
  • Term time only
  • Week 1: 07:00 – 15:00, 40 hours per week
  • Week 2 11:00 – 19:00, 40 hours per week

Duties and Responsibilities

Health, Safety & Compliance

  • Adhere to Health & Safety legislation and follow all in-house procedures
  • Adhere to, monitor, and help enforce the HACCP policy
  • Ensure all COSHH procedures are followed
  • Safely follow all kitchen procedures and policies.

Cleaning & Hygiene Standards

  • Maintain high hygiene standards at all times
  • Ensure plates, cutlery, and utensils are cleaned promptly
  • Ensure the dining hall is cleared of dirty crockery after each service.

Equipment & Operational Duties

  • Operate kitchen equipment as part of daily cleaning tasks.

Monitoring & Documentation

  • Ensure all daily cleaning checklists are completed and signed off
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties assigned by the Catering Manager or Sous Chef
  • Inform the Head Chef or Catering Manager of any stock shortages
  • Report any faulty equipment or issues immediately to the Head Chef or Catering Manager so they can be fixed in a timely manner.

Food Preparation & Service Support

  • Assist in day-to-day food preparation, including events
  • Set up, serve, and clean down service areas after school service
  • Liaise between duty chef and lunch supervisors when required.

Requirements

  • Previous experience in food service preferred, but full training provided
  • Basic literacy skills to complete training, fill out checklists etc
  • Good communication skills
  • Ability to complete HACCP documentation
  • Strong customer service skills
  • Organised
  • Own transport due to location
  • Based in the UK and able to commute.

Safeguarding

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to inclusion across race, gender, faith, identity and abilities. We believe that diversity helps us to fulfil our purpose, realise our vision and exemplify our values.

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and employees of [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] are expected to share this commitment. This position is therefore subject to pre-employment compliance checks and an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

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Kitchen Porter Application

Start date: ASAP

Closing date: 10th May 2026

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