Kitchen Porter
| Posting date: | 08 August 2025 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £12.30 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 07 September 2025 |
| Location: | Yeovil, England, BA22 |
| Company: | Baxterstorey |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 1359162177 |
Summary
Title: Kitchen Porter
Location: Yeovil, Somerset
Role: Day Shifts Monday-Friday Full Time
Salary: £12.30 p/hour
Benefits:
- 20 days annual leave, increasing with tenure
- Plus your birthday off to celebrate
- 3 volunteering days
- 3 days grandparent leave
- 26 week’s paid maternity leave
- Secondary carer leave (paid paternity leave)
- Wedding/commitment day leave
- Free meals on shift
- Bespoke training and development opportunities
- Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
- Wellbeing hub
- Access to employee assistance programme
- Cycle to work scheme
Do you have a passion for maintaining a well organised, clean kitchen that runs like a well-oiled machine? Do you have stamina, good attention to detail and communication skills? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At BaxterStorey, we believe that creating a lasting impression for our customers is not possible without the support of the entire team, that’s why we’re looking for a Kitchen Porter who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.
We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.
If you are a Kitchen Porter who is enthusiastic and thrives in a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!
Job Description
We are seeking an enthusiastic and hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our team in Yeovil, United Kingdom. As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a crucial role in maintaining the cleanliness and efficiency of our kitchen operations.
- Assist in the general cleaning of the kitchen area, including floors, walls, and work surfaces
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment, ensuring they are properly sanitised and stored
- Support the kitchen team with basic food preparation tasks as needed
- Maintain a clean and organised workspace, adhering to health and safety regulations
- Help with the receipt and storage of deliveries, ensuring proper stock rotation
- Dispose of waste in accordance with established procedures
- Collaborate with kitchen staff to ensure smooth operations during busy periods
- Perform regular deep cleaning tasks as scheduled
- Report any maintenance issues or equipment faults to the kitchen manager
Qualifications
- Previous experience working in a catering environment is preferred
- Good understanding of health and safety regulations in a kitchen setting
- Excellent organisational skills and ability to prioritise tasks effectively
- Strong attention to detail, ensuring thorough cleaning and proper food handling
- Team player with the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment
- Good customer service skills and a friendly demeanour
- Flexible approach to work, including willingness to work evenings and weekends
- Physical stamina to stand for extended periods and lift moderate weights
- Basic knowledge of proper food handling and storage procedures
- Familiarity with kitchen equipment and utensils
- Ability to work efficiently under pressure and meet deadlines
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene
Additional Information
For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.
We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.
Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.
Join us, and be part of the food revolution!
BaxterStorey Values:
ALWAYS VISIONARY
We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.
WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE
We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.
CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE
We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.
FOREVER CONSCIOUS
We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.
Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.
We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.
BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.
Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.
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