Kitchen Porter
Location St Andrews
Pay: £13.56hr
Job Type Ongoing Temp (potential for long term and permanent employment)
Working Hours
36.25 hours per week, Monday - Friday
7am -3pm shift (this changes depending on weekly schedule)
Looking for a hands-on role with immediate start opportunities?
We're currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter to join a busy and welcoming catering team in St Andrews. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment, takes pride in maintaining high standards, and wants to be part of a supportive team.
Starting as a temporary 4-week assignment, there is strong potential for the right candidate to secure longer-term or permanent employment. No two days are the same in this role. You'll be at the heart of the kitchen operation, helping ensure everything runs smoothly, safely and efficiently behind the scenes.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Kitchen Porter, you'll play a vital role in supporting chefs and catering staff by:
- Washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment
- Maintaining excellent cleanliness and hygiene standards throughout the kitchen
- Cleaning food preparation areas, work surfaces, floors, walls, fridges and freezers
- Operating commercial dishwashing and cleaning equipment
- Assisting with deliveries, stock rotation and storage
- Removing waste and recycling in line with procedures
- Reporting maintenance and health and safety issues
- Supporting the wider catering team when required
- Following food safety, COSHH and health and safety regulations at all times
What We’re Looking For
- Reliable, punctual and hardworking
- Comfortable working in a busy environment
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team
- Organised with excellent attention to detail
- Positive, proactive and willing to learn
- Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Ideally, you’ll also have:
- Previous Kitchen Porter, catering or hospitality experience
- A Food Hygiene Certificate
- Knowledge of COSHH and safe use of cleaning products
- Experience working in commercial kitchens, schools, healthcare, hospitality or large-scale catering environments
Please Note
- Standing for extended periods
- Manual handling tasks
- Lifting and moving stock, equipment and waste safely
- Working efficiently within a fast-paced kitchen environment
Why Apply?
- Competitive pay of £13.56 per hour
- Monday to Friday working pattern
- No evening shifts
- Full training provided
- Friendly and supportive team environment
- Valuable hospitality and catering experience
- Potential for long-term and permanent opportunities
- Immediate start available
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