Kitchen Porter

Role overview

This Kitchen Porter position is based in Towcester and pays £13.41 per hour. The role suits someone who takes pride in keeping a kitchen exceptionally organised, clean, and running efficiently. It is a hands-on hospitality position for a person with energy, accuracy, good communication, and a willingness to work as part of a supportive team.

The employer offers an inclusive workplace focused on development, balance, and long-term growth. Training is provided so team members can build their skills and progress, and the culture places strong emphasis on teamwork, diversity, and learning.

Benefits

• Extra day off on your birthday
• 3 paid volunteering days
• 3 days of grandparent leave
• 24 weeks of enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carer leave
• Wedding or commitment day leave
• Complimentary meals during shifts
• Tailored training and development support
• Apprenticeship opportunities across all experience levels
• Pension and life cover
• Discounts through the Perkbox app, including retail, travel, and cinema savings
• Access to a wellbeing hub
• Employee assistance programme support
• Cycle-to-work scheme

Key duties

The role involves keeping the kitchen clean, well-stocked, and compliant with hygiene and safety standards. You will support chefs and cooks, help manage stock, and ensure the workspace stays efficient throughout service.

• Clean dishes, utensils, and kitchen tools by hand or with industrial dishwashing equipment
• Receive deliveries, put supplies away, and move stock around the site
• Maintain hygiene by cleaning and sanitising surfaces, counters, and food preparation areas
• Remove waste, empty bins, and ensure rubbish is disposed of correctly
• Support food preparation by peeling, chopping, and slicing ingredients when needed
• Help with receiving, storing, and organising food items and kitchen supplies
• Keep the kitchen tidy, follow health and safety practices, and help ensure equipment remains in working order

What they are looking for

No formal education is needed for this role, though a high school diploma or similar qualification may be preferred. The ideal person should be physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting heavy items. Attention to detail, the ability to follow instructions, and strong teamwork and communication skills are important. Familiarity with kitchen equipment and sanitation practices would be an advantage.

About the employer

The business has spent almost 20 years creating welcoming hospitality experiences across a wide range of sites, including offices, stadiums, cathedrals, and universities. Their focus is on delivering memorable service through attractive spaces, good food, and friendly teams.

The company describes its culture through four values: being visionary, staying positive, working creatively and collaboratively, and acting responsibly with care for the planet and local communities. It also encourages applications from people with a wide range of backgrounds and says that enthusiasm and a desire to learn are valued even if not every requirement is met.

Inclusion and culture

The organisation states that it is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. It welcomes candidates of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds, and aims to create a workplace where people feel respected and able to contribute at their best.