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

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 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 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

Apply Now

If you're hardworking, reliable and looking for your next opportunity in catering, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and take the next step in your hospitality career.

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