Kitchen Porter Jobs
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If you’re looking to start a career in hospitality or catering, a Kitchen Porter job is the perfect entry point into this fast-paced and rewarding industry. Kitchen Porters are the backbone of every professional kitchen, ensuring it runs smoothly, safely, and efficiently.
At Stafffinders, we work with top restaurants, hotels, and catering companies across the UK to recruit dedicated and hardworking Kitchen Porters. Whether you’re seeking your first step into hospitality or looking for a flexible temporary role, we can connect you with opportunities that suit your skills and schedule.
What Does a Kitchen Porter Do?
A Kitchen Porter plays a vital role in maintaining hygiene and supporting the kitchen team. You’ll work behind the scenes to keep everything clean, organised, and running efficiently so chefs can focus on creating exceptional dishes. Typical responsibilities include:
Washing dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment.
Cleaning work surfaces, floors, and storage areas to maintain hygiene standards.
Disposing of kitchen waste and recycling appropriately.
Assisting chefs with basic food preparation when required.
Restocking supplies and ensuring equipment is ready for service.
Maintaining high standards of cleanliness in compliance with food safety regulations.
Kitchen Porters are key members of the team, helping to keep the kitchen running smoothly during busy service periods.
Skills and Qualities for Kitchen Porter Jobs
As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll need to be reliable, hardworking, and a great team player. The role can be physically demanding and fast-paced, so stamina and a positive attitude are essential.
Key skills and attributes include:
A strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
Excellent time management and organisational skills.
The ability to work well under pressure and as part of a team.
Attention to detail and commitment to maintaining hygiene standards.
Flexibility with working hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
Good communication skills to coordinate effectively with chefs and kitchen staff.
Many successful hospitality professionals, including chefs and managers, began their careers as Kitchen Porters, it’s a fantastic way to gain hands-on experience and progress in the industry.
How to Become a Kitchen Porter
You don’t need formal qualifications or previous experience to start a Kitchen Porter job. Most employers provide full on-the-job training, covering kitchen safety, cleaning standards, and food hygiene. However, completing a Basic Food Hygiene Certificate can make you stand out to employers.
Once you’ve gained experience, there are plenty of opportunities for progression, many Kitchen Porters go on to become Commis Chefs, Supervisors, or even Sous Chefs.
View our latest Kitchen Porter jobs and take the first step in your catering career.