Kitchen Porter

About the Role

Based in Somerset at a prestigious co-educational day and boarding school serving approximately 1,300 students daily, this full-time permanent Kitchen Porter position offers an exciting opportunity to join a well-established and friendly catering team. The role involves maintaining exemplary cleanliness and hygiene standards within the kitchen to support a vibrant food service providing breakfast, lunch, and supper.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of hygiene and cleanliness across all kitchen areas at all times.
• Operate industrial dishwashing equipment efficiently and safely.
• Clean and upkeep kitchen equipment, including heavy-duty catering machinery such as air filters and extraction systems, following proper instructions.
• Assist chefs with basic food preparation tasks as needed.
• Perform pot wash duties to help keep the kitchen workflow smooth.
• Contribute positively as a cooperative and motivated team member.

Candidate Profile and Required Skills

• Prior kitchen porter experience is advantageous but not a requirement.
• Possess a proactive 'can do' attitude and strong organizational skills.
• Demonstrate good verbal and written English communication abilities.
• Have some familiarity with customer service or food preparation environments is preferred.

Benefits

• Access to the Wider Wallet scheme offering discounts at major retailers, restaurants, and gyms.
• Complimentary meals while on duty.
• Volunteer leave entitlement of up to one day per year.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave policies.
• Cycle to work scheme participation.
• Referral bonus program for recommending friends to the company.
• Extensive training and development opportunities including a strong apprenticeship program.
• Company social events fostering team spirit.
• Employee assistance programs for wellbeing support.
• Workplace pension scheme available.
• Clear career progression within a leading independent contract catering company.

Additional Information

Thomas Franks Ltd is a founder-led catering business known for fresh food excellence, passionate service, and personalized approach, placing clients and staff at the core of its success.

Applicants must have legal right to work in the UK. Enhanced DBS checks, identity, and reference verifications covering the latest five years will be part of the recruitment process. This role is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, requiring full disclosure of any criminal convictions or cautions.

The company actively promotes diversity and inclusion, welcoming candidates from underrepresented groups to foster an inclusive workplace culture that drives outstanding results.