Local Government Council Opportunity: Kitchen Porter

Kitchen Porter Current Vacancies

2006-11-25:

Kitchen porters work in the kitchens of hotels, restaurants and other places where food is prepared and cooked for the public.

They work in a team with chefs and cooks.
Kitchen porters keep the kitchen clean, tidy, safe and hygienic.

Kitchen porters may also help unload deliveries of food and other equipment to the kitchen.
Porters usually work 40 hours a week including weekends and public holidays. Shift work is common.

Kitchen porters spend most of their time on their feet in kitchens, which are usually hot and steamy.
They may have to lift large, heavy utensils.

Kitchen porters work in large kitchens in many organisations including hotels, restaurants, colleges and large office blocks.

As well as full-time work, kitchen porters may find part-time, temporary, and seasonal employment.

With experience and further training, it is possible for kitchen porters to progress to becoming chefs or quick service cooks or to other jobs in catering such as serving food and drink, portering, and housekeeping.

Salary rates for porters vary according to the type of establishment and its location.
Overtime and payments for working unsocial hours may increase earnings. (Permalink)