Kitchen Porter

Worth School is an independent Catholic Benedictine Boarding and Day School for pupils aged 11 – 18, set in a rural location near Turners Hill. 

We are looking to appoint a Kitchen Porter to join our fantastic catering team. The role of Kitchen Porter will assist in the day to day smooth running and cleaning of the kitchen, to support the Management team and all staff in the efficient operation of the Catering department. This will be achieved via equipment maintenance, kitchen hygiene and food preparation. 

52 weeks, 40 hours per week

About you 

The successful candidate will:        

• Be able to communicate effectively: actively listen and convey ideas and information clearly        
• Be able to follow guidelines and instructions        
• Work well as part of a team        
• Be able to work with minimal supervision        
• Be committed to providing a high standard of work

Ideally you will also have:  

• Previous experience of cleaning        
• Knowledge of health and safety aspects of cleaning duties and food preparation        
• Awareness of manual handling best practice

The Benefits 

We offer our own generous salary scale and enhanced benefits scheme including a generous pension contribution, employee assistance programme and meal provision. Employees have access to our facilities and benefit from free parking, on site gym, social events and discounted school fees. 

Applying 

Applicants are required to submit an application via the Quick Apply button. Alternatively, an application form and job details are available from the HR department.

 E: recruitment@worth.org.uk  or 

T:01342 710215. 

Please ensure you complete the statement in support of your application detailing why you are the right person for the role.

Please note there is no public transport to the site; however subsidised travel can be arranged if required.

Closing date for applications: 24th May 2022*

*We reserve the right to invite candidates for interview prior to the closing date and to close vacancies early if we have sufficient suitable applications. Therefore, we encourage interested applicants to submit an application as soon as possible.

Our staff are committed to the safeguarding of children, and therefore the successful candidate must be able to understand and adhere to Child Protection and Safeguarding legislation and the School’s policy. 

References and Disclosure and Barring Service checks will be conducted on the successful candidate.

We are equally committed to eliminating discrimination and encouraging diversity. We aim for our workforce to be representative of society and that each employee feels respected and able to give their best. We are committed to providing equality and fairness in our recruitment and employment practices and not to discriminate on any grounds. We oppose all forms of unlawful and unfair discrimination