Kitchen Porter

A good Kitchen Porter is essential for helping the kitchen run smoothly. We are seeking to appoint a Kitchen Porter to join our experienced Catering Team.

You will have a willingness to handle various responsibilities, follow instruction and work under supervision. Our refectory produces food for both day and boarding students, as well as for school and external events. You should be reliable and hardworking with the ability to provide exceptional service and deliver consistently high standards. Some kitchen experience would be desirable, but not essential.

We are looking for someone who:

• Has great customer service skills and is comfortable in a customer facing environment. 
• Enjoys learning new skills and has an enthusiasm for catering.
• Works well under pressure and is comfortable in a flexible, fast paced working environment.
• Enjoys working as part of a team.

You will also be involved in supporting the Chefs in meal preparation and learn different methods of both cleanliness and food preparation. Whether you love this role or aspire to move up into a Chef role, you will be always willing to learn more and find new and exciting ways of working. 

Combining a distinguished heritage, a positive reputation for outstanding academic achievement and a commitment to high standards of pastoral care, at Reading School we aspire to be a school with excellence at the heart of everything we do. We are situated 15 minutes walk from central Reading and close to transport links. Reading is a diverse place to live with arts, culture and heritage at the heart of the town.

We offer an exceptional all-round education enabling each student to realise his academic, cultural or sporting potential. A Selective Boys’ School, Reading School takes both day and boarding students. In 2022, the school was rated the Sunday Times South East State School of the Year and awarded 'outstanding' in the Boarding Ofsted Inspection in February 2020.

Data Policy can be found on our website.

All applicants must complete an associate staff application form which can be found on our website.

A full information pack can be found here.

Deadline for Applications: 12pm, Monday 20 February

Interviews are anticipated to take place the following week. Early application is advised as we hold the right to close the application process early if a suitable applicant applies and is appointed.'Reading School is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. The successful candidate must be willing to undergo an Enhanced DBS Disclosure. Full details of our Safeguarding - Staff Recruitment Policy and which is available on our website.