Kitchen Porter

Job Title: Kitchen Porter
HoeBridge School 
Working Hours: 36 hours per week, Term Time Only
Salary: £11.85

Are you looking for a rewarding role in a fast-paced, supportive environment?
We are seeking a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our dedicated catering team at HoeBridge, a prestigious private school. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a friendly and professional environment, supporting our kitchen team in delivering high-quality meals to our students and staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with the cleaning and tidying of the kitchen and dining areas.
• Ensuring all kitchen equipment and utensils are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
• Helping to prepare food items as required.
• Supporting the kitchen staff with general duties to ensure smooth daily operations.
• Maintaining hygiene standards and ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

What We Offer:

• 36 hours per week during term time, giving you a great work-life balance.
• Competitive salary with opportunities for career progression.
• A supportive and friendly team environment.
• The chance to be part of a prestigious educational institution.
• A rewarding role that contributes to the well-being of the school community.

What We're Looking For:

• A positive attitude and a team player.
• Previous kitchen or catering experience is desirable but not essential.
• A strong commitment to maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy environment.
• Excellent communication skills and attention to detail.

If you’re passionate about supporting a dynamic catering team in a school setting, we would love to hear from you!

To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter to [Insert contact details].

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Cleaning and Tidying:

   • Ensure all kitchen areas (including floors, counters, and equipment) are cleaned and maintained to a high standard.
   • Wash pots, pans, utensils, and kitchenware promptly and thoroughly.
   • Clean and sanitise kitchen equipment, surfaces, and appliances regularly.
   • Empty bins and ensure waste is disposed of correctly, in line with school waste disposal protocols.
   • Ensure the correct use and storage of cleaning products, adhering to safety guidelines.

2. Supporting Food Preparation:

   • Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks as directed.
   • Ensure ingredients are stored correctly and safely.
   • Help prepare ingredients for cooking, such as washing, peeling, or chopping vegetables.
   • Assist with serving food during busy periods, ensuring meals are prepared and served in a timely manner.

3. Hygiene and Health & Safety:

   • Adhere to all health, safety, and hygiene regulations to ensure the kitchen operates safely.
   • Follow school guidelines for food safety and cleanliness.
   • Assist with stock control by ensuring food and cleaning supplies are replenished as necessary.
   • Ensure that all areas of the kitchen are free from hazards, and report any potential safety issues to the Catering Manager.

4. Team Support:

   • Work closely with the kitchen team to ensure all tasks are completed efficiently.
   • Assist with unloading deliveries and organizing stock.
   • Be flexible and ready to take on additional duties when required.

5. General Duties:

   • Support the preparation of school events and functions, helping the catering team where needed.
   • Ensure that all work is carried out promptly to avoid delays in meal service.
   • Maintain a positive attitude, working harmoniously within the kitchen team.

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

HolroydHowe Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

HolroydHowe is committed to encouraging equality, diversity, and inclusion among our workforce.

The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society and our customers, and for each team member to feel respected and able to give their best.

And to support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ED&I (Equity, Diversity and Inclusion) ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

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