Kitchen Porter

Role overview

This is a hands-on kitchen support position within a healthcare setting. The role focuses on maintaining cleanliness, handling deliveries, and supporting the kitchen team with basic food-related tasks while following hygiene and safety standards.

Key duties

• Receive deliveries and put stock away when it arrives, making sure items match the invoices.
• Keep to hygiene rules and food safety standards at all times.
• Clean kitchen equipment according to health and safety requirements.
• Wash floors every day and whenever additional cleaning is needed.
• Clean heavy-duty equipment used by production staff.
• Carry out a small amount of food preparation and basic cooking as part of the role.
• Keep the kitchen area neat, orderly, and safe throughout the day.
• Use floor-washing machines regularly when required.

Experience and certification

An up-to-date Food Hygiene certificate is required. Previous experience working with the NHS is preferred, and experience in a similar kitchen or catering support role would also be an advantage.

Immigration notice

This position is not eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship under the current UK Immigration Rules. It cannot be used to support either a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health and Care Worker Visa. Candidates from overseas should review other immigration options before submitting an application.