At a Glance
- Tasks: Help keep the kitchen running smoothly and assist with food prep.
- Company: Join Wilson Vale, a quality-led contract caterer with a fun culture.
- Benefits: Flexible hours, work-life balance, and great career development opportunities.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace that values every voice and promotes a positive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a vibrant team serving delicious food to a diverse community.
- Qualifications: Experience in a similar role, strong hygiene standards, and teamwork skills.
The predicted salary is between 27800 - 27800 £ per year.
We are currently recruiting for a Kitchen Porter to join our team at one of our Colleges in Oxford OX1 3LZ.
This is a zero‑hour contract working on a rota basis, as needed.
Wilson Vale is an established, quality‑led contract caterer.
We work with amazing clients across the UK who place huge value on great food as a key part of their culture and community.
We work in office restaurants, independent schools and at conference venues with the same high‑end ethos throughout.
We are a fresh, food‑led operation open seven days a week, welcoming an average of 200 guests daily, in addition to providing hospitality services.
We take great pride in the high quality of our offering, which includes daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner services featuring buffets, a salad bar, a grab‑and‑go section, and freshly baked goods.
We also provide daily specials and host fine dining dinners, special events, and themed social gatherings.
You'll play a key role in ensuring the kitchen operation runs smoothly.
You’ll be responsible for handling deliveries, collecting, cleaning, and restocking all crockery and glassware.
You may also assist with basic food preparation and carry out additional ad‑hoc tasks as assigned by the Executive Chef or Catering Manager.
Skills and Experience
- Have experience working in a similar role and environment
- Be highly organised and comfortable working in a high‑pressured environment
- Ensure you have high standards of food hygiene and follow the rules of health and safety
- Keep up standards of hygiene and ensure all areas are clean and tidy
- Have excellent customer service and social skills
- Be responsible for the preparation and serving of food to staff
- Have a can do attitude and will work well as part of a team
- Be customer focused
- Have basic food knowledge Be willing to participate and enjoy working part of the team
- Wilson Vale Perks
- Our working hours are some of the best you'll find in catering - we are strong believers in work‑life balance
- Our working environment is fun and inspiring, with excellent career development opportunities
Wilson Vale is an equal opportunities employer that strives to create an inclusive working environment for all.
We are committed to supporting our people and do not tolerate discrimination of any kind.
From each and every person in our catering teams, to our operations and central support teams - everyone at has a voice.
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Casual Kitchen Porter in Oxford employer: Wilson Vale
Wilson Vale is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises teamwork and high-quality service in the vibrant setting of Worksop. With a focus on employee growth, we provide training and career advancement opportunities, making this term-time role not just a job, but a pathway to a rewarding career in catering within the educational sector.
