KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES A kitchen porter is responsible for basic food preparation, kitchen cleanliness, and ensuring the area remains organised. A kitchen porter’s duties include: • Cleaning and sanitising all areas used for meal preparation, along with ovens, grills, sinks, and stoves. • Unloading food and equipment deliveries & ensuring they are stored in the right areas. • Continually making sure that work surfaces, floors, and walls are clean and sanitised. • Taking out the rubbish and putting in correct bins • Washing cutlery, utensils, and cookware so the kitchen staff has constant access. • Helping the chef with food preparation such as peeling, washing, and cutting meal ingredients. • Keeping freezers, fridges, and storage areas clean and organised. • Taking on ad-hoc duties when deemed appropriate to the position, • Carrying out basic cleaning tasks as quickly and safely as possible. • Collecting and washing up pots and pans. • Cleaning crockery & cutlery and ensuring food preparation sites are clean and ready. • Unloading equipment and food from deliveries. • Ensuring the storerooms/areas remains organised. • Making sure work surfaces, floors and walls are always clean and sanitised. • Some basic food preparation may be required • Adhering at all times to health and safety requirements • Work as part of a team