Kitchen Porter
Role Overview
As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene across all back‑of‑house areas. This is a hands‑on role that helps ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during service.
You’ll work closely with chefs and the wider BOH team to keep equipment, workspaces, and service areas clean, safe, and ready for use.
You will be responsible for:
Kitchen & BOH Cleanliness
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, pot wash, and back‑of‑house areas
• Wash and return crockery, cutlery, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy throughout service
Service Support
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods
• Assist with basic food prep when required
• Ensure a steady supply of clean equipment for service
Health, Safety & Hygiene
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and correctly
• Dispose of waste appropriately and keep BOH areas organised
General Support
• Assist with deliveries and stock movement as needed
• Carry out deep cleaning tasks as scheduled
• Support the wider team to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations
Full Job Posting
About the role
As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll play a vital role in supporting the kitchen team by maintaining cleanliness, organisation, and hygiene across all back‑of‑house areas. This is a hands‑on role that helps ensure the kitchen runs smoothly during service.
You’ll work closely with chefs and the wider BOH team to keep equipment, workspaces, and service areas clean, safe, and ready for use.
You will be responsible for:
Kitchen & BOH Cleanliness
• Maintain cleanliness of kitchen, pot wash, and back‑of‑house areas
• Wash and return crockery, cutlery, utensils, and kitchen equipment
• Ensure work areas are kept clean and tidy throughout service
Service Support
• Support the kitchen team during busy service periods
• Assist with basic food prep when required
• Ensure a steady supply of clean equipment for service
Health, Safety & Hygiene
• Follow food safety, hygiene, and health & safety standards at all times
• Use cleaning chemicals and equipment safely and correctly
• Dispose of waste appropriately and keep BOH areas organised
General Support
• Assist with deliveries and stock movement as needed
• Carry out deep cleaning tasks as scheduled
• Support the wider team to ensure smooth day‑to‑day operations
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- Essential • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment • Strong work ethic and reliability • Good attention to cleanliness and hygiene Desirable • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or in a BOH role • Experience working in high‑volume or event‑led environments
Why Join Us?
Private Medical Insurance (Vitality) – including Virtual GP access and rewards
Group Life Assurance – 4x salary paid to your nominated beneficiary
Birthday Day Off – an extra day to celebrate
Complimentary Meals on Shift – breakfast, lunch, fruit and hot drinks
Employee Assistance Programme & Wellbeing Platform – including counselling support
Company Pension Scheme
Generous Holiday Allowance – plus bank holidays
Career Development Opportunities – with progression across the campus
Requirements
- Essential • Ability to work in a fast‑paced environment • Strong work ethic and reliability • Good attention to cleanliness and hygiene Desirable • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or in a BOH role • Experience working in high‑volume or event‑led environments
About Eastlands Venue Services Limited
UK joint-venture catering and hospitality operator serving fans and event guests at Manchester’s Etihad Campus venues.
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