Kitchen Porter
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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
We're keen to hear from candidates who are:
Reliable, punctual and hardworking
Comfortable working in a busy environment
Able to work well independently and as part of a team
Organised with excellent xgikmsk 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
This is a physically active role and will involve:
Standing for extended periods
Manual handling tasks
Lifting and moving stock, equipment and waste s...
Kitchen Porter in St Andrews employer: Adecco
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