Job Title: Kitchen Porter/Assistant
Location: West Buckland School
Contract Type: Full time 52 weeks
Salary: £12.21 p/h
Hours: Mon - Thurs 12pm - 4pm, Sun 11am - 7pm
Why Join us?
28 days holiday (including bank holidays)
3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about
3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments
24 weeks enhanced maternity leave
Bespoke training & development opportunities
Pension & life insurance
Discounts on high street brands, cinema & holidays via the Perkbox App
Wellbeing hub & access to employee assistance programme
Free meals while at work
Career development & HIT Apprenticeships for all experience levels
About the role:
We are looking for a reliable and hardworking Kitchen Porter/Assistant to join the kitchen team at [insert school name]. This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.
You will be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK's leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges. We are a team of experienced professionals who tailor our catering service provision specifically to suit children of all ages in order to meet the bespoke requirements of each school.
Our mission is simple: To provide our teams with the right skills to succeed in their jobs, we invest in their training and development. Our exceptional teams of seasoned specialists customise our catering services to fit children of all ages and satisfy the unique needs of our clients.
Job Description
Key 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
Qualifications
Candidate Profile:
A keen interest in food and cooking, eager to learn and develop skills
Good attention to detail and understanding of hygiene practices
Team player with a positive and flexible attitude
Previous kitchen experience or relevant training is beneficial but not essential
Willingness to work in an education or high-profile catering environment is desirable
Additional Information
We pride ourselves on:
People first
We're a company of individuals, united in doing our best for our clients.
Great food, always
Using only the best ingredients, our food is fresh, authentic and tailored to each school, age group, and specific needs and preferences.
Food education
We educate pupils through food, encouraging them to understand and develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.
Respect in everything we do
Our respectful codes of conduct inform how we behave towards our clients and customers, suppliers and business partners, and each other.
Fresh thinking
New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.
In order to be considered for this role you must be able to demonstrate that you have the Right to Work in the UK.
Holroyd Howe is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment. All roles within Holroyd Howe involve regulated activity. It is a criminal offence for individuals barred from working with children to apply for such roles. An Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check, including a Barred List check will be required for all successful applicants. Shortlisted applicants will be asked to provide information about relevant criminal offences and will be subject to an online search of publicly available information. This search helps identify any issues that may affect suitability to work with children.
This appointment is offered on the return of satisfactory professional references.