Kitchen porter

Kitchen Porter St Leonards School, The Pends, St Andrews, KY16 9QJ Hours: 40 hours per week Pay Rate: £12.71 per hour Working Pattern: 5 days out of 7 Contract: Term Time Only Join Our Team at St Leonards School We're looking for a reliable and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our catering team at St Leonards School in St Andrews. Working with Sodexo, you'll play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the kitchen, helping to provide excellent food service to pupils, staff, and visitors.This is a fantastic opportunity to join a friendly and supportive team within a prestigious school environment. About the Role As a Kitchen Porter, you'll help maintain high standards of cleanliness, hygiene, and food safety while supporting the wider catering team.You'll be involved in a variety of tasks, ensuring the kitchen and service areas remain clean, organised, and ready for service. What you'll do: Supporting the catering team during food service periods Operating and maintaining dishwashing and cleaning equipment Cleaning kitchen, wash-up, and food service areas to a high standard Assisting with stock movement and storage of deliveries Ensuring all health, safety, food hygiene, and COSHH procedures are followed Reporting any equipment faults, food safety concerns, or maintenance issues Supporting special events and functions when required Working collaboratively with colleagues to deliver an excellent service What We're Looking For We're keen to hear from candidates who: Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic Enjoy working as part of a team Take pride in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene Can work efficiently in a busy environment Have good communication skills and a customer-focused approach Previous experience is helpful but not essential, as full training will be provided What We Offer Working with Sodexo offers more than just a job — you'll be part of a supportive team with opportunities to learn, develop, and progress. Benefits include: Access to wellbeing and mental health support platforms Employee Assistance Programme, including legal and financial advice 24/7 virtual GP service Discounts across major retailers for you, your friends, and family Financial wellbeing and savings tools Pension scheme and life assurance Learning and development opportunities Cycle to Work scheme Volunteering opportunities Full training and uniform provided Additional Information Flexibility may be required to support occasional evening, weekend, or school holiday events. All offers of employment are subject to the relevant safeguarding and pre-employment checks, including Disclosure Scotland clearance where applicable. Ready to Join Us? If you're looking for a rewarding role within a welcoming team and a prestigious school environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today and be part of something greater. Please note: This vacancy may close early if we receive a high volume of applications.