Kitchen Catering Porter - 20 hours per week, Term Time Only

Darlington College; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional educational institution in Tees Valley seeks a Kitchen Catering Porter to provide quality service within its catering team. This part-time role, 20 hours a week, focuses on essential tasks such as cleaning, stock management, and supporting food service during term time only. Ideal candidates should have experience in catering environments and an understanding of Health and Safety practices. Competitive salary of £12.60 per hour is offered, with a start date as soon as possible.

Qualifications

• Experience in catering or kitchen environments is desirable.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as moving stock and cages.
• Understanding of Health and Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform general cleaning tasks in catering kitchens.
• Move catering stock to designated areas.
• Manage waste removal to appropriate bins.
• Ensure service fridges are stocked.
• Complete laundry duties including cloth deliveries.
• Conduct periodic deep cleaning of catering equipment.
• Service dining area tables.

Skills

General cleaning tasks

Stock movement

Health and Safety compliance

Laundry duties

Job description

## Kitchen Catering Porter - 20 hours per week, Term Time Only### We are searching for the best education professionals* Kitchen Catering Porter - 20 hours per week, Term Time OnlyNEWFast Apply# Kitchen Catering Porter - 20 hours per week, Term Time OnlyEmployerLocation: Darlington, DurhamContract Type: PermanentHours: Part TimeSalary: £12.60 per hourPosted: 9th December 2025Start Date: As Soon As PossibleExpires: 4th January 2026 11:59 PMContract Type: PermanentStart Date: As Soon As PossibleJob ID: 1523378Job Reference: 25/26:436Start Date: As Soon As Possible* Contract Type :Permanent* Job ID: 1523378* Share :\*\* Strictly no agencies \*\*Overall Purpose:To work within the Academy Catering team providing a comprehensive and quality service to all staff, students and visitors to the Darlington College sites.Specific Responsibilities:To perform general duties as required including:a. General cleaning tasks and servicing of catering kitchens, including restock of dispensers, cloths and towelsb. Movement of catering stock to designated stores and service points within campus and other outletsc. Removal of various waste streams to appropriate bin compoundd. Ensuring that service fridges are stocked at key times of the daye. Complete laundry duties including processing and delivering cloths etcf. Periodic Deep cleaning of key catering equipment such as fryers and ovensg. Clearing and servicing of tables in the dining areaGeneral Responsibilities• Compliance with all statutory requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act, the College Health and Safety Policy and any other relevant procedures• Undertake any other duties assigned by the Line Manager commensurate with the grade of the postAdditional Information• Complete mandatory training either virtual or in person• Physical tasks such as moving cages and stock around the site will be a significant part of the duties.### Attachments### Safeguarding Statement:Child protection is the responsibility of all staff. The College will therefore:•Encourage and maintain an environment where students feel secure, are encouraged to talk, and are listened to•Ensure students know that there are staff in the College whom they can approach if they are worried•Include opportunities in the curriculum for students to develop the skills they need to recognise and stay safe from abuse•All staff will be required to undertake appropriate safeguarding induction and training.### Darlington College