Kitchen Porter / Assistant

Holroyd Howe Rochester, England Apr 30, 2026

Type Contract
Pay £12.88 – £13.31/hour
Work Onsite
Schedule Weekends

Assistant focuses on maintaining cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.

What the role involves

  • Maintaining cleanliness of kitchen equipment, utensils, and work areas.
  • Assisting chefs with basic food prep and stock deliveries.
  • Ensure proper sanitation practices.
  • Supporting the team in daily kitchen operations and setup for service.

Confirmed role details

  • Term Time Only - Monday to Friday (11:30am - 7:30pm potential weekend cover when required).
  • 28 days holiday (including bank holidays).
  • 3 volunteering days to give back to causes you care about.
  • 3 days grandparent leave for those special family moments.

Candidate fit

  • Develop their own personal tastes and make informed food choices.
  • New ideas for food, service and ways of working help us maintain our position as creative leaders in school catering.
  • We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all employees to share this commitment.

Additional role context

  • This is a great opportunity to play a vital part in maintaining a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen environment in a supportive, food-led Education setting.
  • Be joining Holroyd Howe, one of the UK’s leading contract caterers, providing fresh innovative food services solely to independent schools and colleges.
  • The safety and wellbeing of the people we serve is at the heart of everything we do.
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