Kitchen Porter

About the Role

Located in Edgbaston, Birmingham, Thomas Franks Ltd operates an independent day school catering service for approximately 1250 students and staff daily. The catering department offers breakfast, lunch, match teas, and hospitality, supported by free onsite parking. We are seeking a Kitchen Porter to join this well-established, friendly team at our prestigious Edgbaston site. This permanent, full-time position involves working hours Monday to Friday from 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM, with 40 hours per week and overtime opportunities available.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain high standards of kitchen hygiene and safety at all times.
• Clean and operate all kitchen equipment, including heavy catering machinery following specified instructions and cleaning materials.
• Use the industrial dishwasher efficiently.
• Assist chefs with food preparation tasks as needed.

Candidate Profile and Skills

• Prior kitchen porter or pot wash experience is an advantage but not mandatory.
• Strong team player with excellent customer service aptitude.
• Organized individual with a positive, can-do attitude.
• Good verbal and written English communication skills.
• Experience in food preparation or customer service settings preferred.

Benefits and Additional Information

• Participation in the Wider Wallet scheme providing discounts across retailers, eateries, and gyms.
• Free meals while on duty.
• Volunteer leave of up to one day annually.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave benefits.
• Cycle to work scheme available.
• Recommend a friend bonus program.
• Comprehensive individual training and development opportunities.
• Well-established apprenticeship programs.
• Company team social events.
• Employee assistance program.
• Workplace pension scheme.
• Excellent potential for career advancement within a leading independent contract catering company.

Additional Terms

Applicants must demonstrate eligibility to work in the UK. The recruitment process includes an enhanced DBS check, identity verification, and reference checks spanning the last five years. Compliance with the DBS Code of Practice is ensured. Candidates should note that employment in this school setting is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, and all convictions, cautions, or bind-overs must be disclosed.

Diversity and Inclusion

Thomas Franks actively promotes inclusivity and diversity within the workplace and encourages applications from underrepresented groups to foster exceptional results and improve working life quality for all.