Kitchen Porter

Springwell Alternative Academy; Chigwell; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading co-educational day school in Chigwell is seeking a Kitchen Porter to support the catering department. The successful candidate will ensure the kitchen runs smoothly by assisting with deliveries, maintaining cleanliness, and collaborating with the team. This casual contract role requires flexibility and a strong work ethic. Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Must be flexible with school activities and contribute as a team player.
• Ability to work to tight timescales.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the kitchen with deliveries and washing up.
• Maintain cleanliness in the kitchen.
• Collaborate with the catering team.

Job description

Overview

Bancroft’s, one of the country’s leading co-educational day schools, are looking for an enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join their Catering Department on a casual contract. The role of Kitchen Porter is an essential link in ensuring the smooth running of the kitchen operation. The successful candidate will work to tight timescales, be flexible with school activities, and contribute as a team player who can collaborate with all catering team members to maintain a professional atmosphere.

The post is on a casual basis and reports to the Sous-Chefs / Head Chef.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the kitchen with deliveries, washing up and general cleanliness.
• Carry out all work in an industrious manner so that tasks are completed in a timely manner.
• Ensure duties are carried out in line with Bancroft’s standards.
• Collaborate with the catering team to maintain a harmonious and cooperative working environment.

Schedule

• Shift rota: 07:00 - 15:30, 08:00 - 16:30, and 09:00 - 17:30 with half an hour unpaid lunch.

Commitment and Safeguarding

Bancroft’s School creates a happy learning environment, where bright children are challenged and supported to become the best versions of themselves. Bancroft’s is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community - a place where we can all be ourselves and succeed on merit.

This is an ongoing vacancy and therefore there is no fixed closing date or interview date. Applications will be considered as they are received.

Bancroft’s is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

Applicants are required to undergo child protection screening appropriate to the role, including checks with past employers and the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). Bancroft’s may carry out online searches on shortlisted applicants and all applicants will be required to provide details of their online profile, including social media accounts, as part of their applications.

The post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974. Bancroft’s is therefore permitted to ask job applicants to declare all convictions and cautions on a self-declaration form in advance of attending an interview (including those which are “spent” unless they are “protected” under the DBS filtering rules) in order to assess their suitability to work with children.