Kitchen Porter

We are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Porter to join the catering team. This is a term-time position working 38 weeks of the year. The normal working week is Monday to Friday from 11.00am to 5.45pm. Required as soon as possible.The Kitchen Porter works within a team of 34 in-house staff in the catering department, which delivers lunches to over 1,700 people on a daily basis during term time and caters for regular school functions throughout the term, both during the day and occasionally in the evenings and at weekends.Primarily based in our main production kitchen, the position has responsibility for the cleaning of the kitchen and store rooms whilst adhering to all current health, hygiene and safety regulations.Key Tasks and ResponsibilitiesWork throughout the day in the pot wash/plate wash area, keeping washing up to minimum levelsClean any equipment (boiler, ovens, slicers, etc.) used in the main kitchen/pastry kitchen during the dayEnsure hand towel units and hand soap units are filled up at all timesEnsure all bins are emptied regularly throughout the dayEnsure spillages are cleaned up immediatelyAssist the Head Porter with any other duties as requiredOther DutiesAssist in ensuring all areas of the kitchen(s) are covered and operating to the highest standardsEnsure your working area is cleaned down in line with the daily cleaning scheduleEnsure all cleaning schedules are completed on a daily/weekly basisPerson SpecificationThe successful candidate will:Have the ability to work within a team in a fast-paced, pressurised kitchen environment whilst maintaining high standardsBe physically able to lift and move light kitchen equipment

manual handling training will be providedHave good communication skills with an approachable manner

contact with pupils and staff is on a daily basis, and maintaining open communication is essentialExperience of working within catering is desirable, and basic knowledge of food hygiene would be an advantage, but full training can be provided.Kings is one of the most successful schools in the world, with outstanding academic results, first-class pastoral care and a vibrant co-curriculum. Overlooking Wimbledon Common, the school is situated in one of the most attractive parts of south east England and benefits from exceptional grounds and facilities.In return, we offer excellent benefits, including healthcare, a contributory pension scheme, free gym membership and lunch during term time.For further information and to apply, please visit our website via the Apply button.Closing date: 9.00am on Thursday 28th August 2025.Interview date: w/c 1st September 2025.This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974.Kings is fully committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare ofchildren and expects all staff to share this commitment.

Applicants will be required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service. Kings College School is fully committed to the principles of equality, diversity and inclusivity in its recruitment of teaching and support ..... full job details .....