Job title / Kitchen Porter
Reports to / Head Chef
Direct reports / N/A

Job purpose

Maintain a clean, hygienic work environment and assist the chefs in the running of the kitchen.

Duties and responsibilities

  • Maintain high levels of cleanliness within the kitchen, providing a hygienic environment for chefs to prepare food in.
  • Thoroughly clean and disinfect refrigerators, ovens, grills and food preparation areas.
  • Regularly wash up dishes, by hand or by dishwasher, ensuring thorough cleaning.
  • Clean dining tables and the dining hall prior to and following any meals.
  • Receive and process food deliveries.
  • Clean table cloths, aprons and towels when necessary.
  • Ensure that cleanliness standards meet local and national hygiene standards.
  • Assist in basic food preparation as required.
  • Ensure that food is transported to its required location in a timely manner.
  • Keep the storerooms and cupboards well organized and ordered by date.
  • Empty bins and transfer waste to the designated areas.
  • Check equipment and tools and report any faulty equipment to the Head Chef.

Added Specific responsibilities

N/A

Working conditions

N/A

Physical requirements

The ability to lift heavy pans and stock.

Safeguarding and Child Protection

The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom they are responsible, or with whom they come into contact, will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s Safeguarding (Child Protection) Policy at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of the children in the School they must report any concerns to the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead or to the Headmaster.

Other duties and requirements

Please note this job description outlines the main duties and responsibilities of the position and is defined for the benefit of both the post holder and Buckswood School in understanding the prime functions of the post. It should not be regarded as exclusive nor exhaustive as there may be other duties and requirements associate with and covered by the post.

Approved by: / G Sutton
Date approved: / 8 August 2017
Reviewed: / 1st September 2017

This job description should be reviewed annually and updated as often as necessary.