
Appetite4Work
Job title:
Senior Kitchen Porter
Company
Appetite4Work
Job description
Senior Kitchen Operations Assistant / Kitchen Porter – Epping – £16/hour – Full-Time Temporary (Until October)Looking for consistent hours in a hands-on kitchen support role?Appetite4Work is hiring a Senior Kitchen Operations Assistant (also known as Senior Kitchen Porter) to support a catering kitchen and events team in Epping. This full-time, temporary role runs until October, with fixed shifts Tuesday to Saturday.As a Senior Kitchen Operations Assistant, you’ll take on essential back of house duties, helping to keep the kitchen clean, organised, and efficient. You’ll also play a part in catering events, working as part of a close-knit team and occasionally interacting with guests. This is a great opportunity for someone with kitchen porter, kitchen assistant, or cleaning experience who enjoys variety, takes initiative, and works well with others.Your key responsibilities will include:
- General kitchen porter duties: washing up, keeping crockery and utensils clean, and supporting chefs
- Deep cleaning of kitchen areas, worktops, floors, and equipment
- Stock handling: accepting deliveries, unpacking, and rotating stock
- Supporting with food hygiene standards and maintaining cleaning schedules
We’re looking for someone who:
- Has previous experience as a kitchen porter, kitchen assistant, or in a similar back of house role
- Ideally has some supervisory or team-leading experience, though not essential if you’ve worked independently in fast-paced kitchens
- Understands HACCP, COSHH, food safety, and allergen procedures
- Is personable and reliable, and enjoys working as part of a small team
- Can manage their own workload and stay organised under pressure
Job details:
- Contract: Full-time, temporary, zero-hour
- Pay: £16 per hour, with holiday pay accrued separately
- Shifts: Tuesdays to Saturdays. Tuesday to Friday 09:30-17:00 in the production kitchen; Saturdays are double shifts at events
- Location: Epping (own transport preferred due to limited public transport)
What you get with Appetite4Work:
- Hourly pay with holiday accrued separately
- Flexible shift-picking via our easy-to-use app
- Dedicated consultant support from day one
Expected salary
£16 per hour
Location
Epping, Essex
Job date
Wed, 02 Jul 2025 23:35:57 GMT
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