Kitchen Porter

About the Position

Moose Coffee is looking for a hardworking, reliable, and motivated Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team and help maintain a clean, organised, and efficient working environment. The successful candidate will play an important role in keeping kitchen operations running smoothly by ensuring that dishes, utensils, cooking equipment, and food preparation areas are cleaned and ready for use.

The ideal candidate will have a positive attitude, strong attention to cleanliness, and the ability to work efficiently in a busy café environment. Previous kitchen or hospitality experience is beneficial, but a willingness to learn, follow instructions, and work as part of a team is equally important.

Key Responsibilities

• Wash, rinse, and sanitise plates, cups, glasses, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen utensils.
• Operate commercial dishwashing equipment safely and correctly.
• Ensure clean dishes and utensils are returned to their designated storage areas.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene throughout the kitchen, washing-up area, and food preparation spaces.
• Clean kitchen surfaces, floors, sinks, shelves, and equipment according to hygiene procedures.
• Assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation tasks when required.
• Wash, peel, and prepare vegetables and other ingredients under the direction of kitchen staff.
• Remove rubbish and recycling regularly, following the café’s waste-disposal procedures.
• Keep bins clean and ensure waste is handled safely.
• Replenish cleaning materials, washing-up supplies, and other kitchen essentials when necessary.
• Assist with receiving deliveries and moving kitchen supplies to appropriate storage areas.
• Store cleaning products safely and use them according to instructions.
• Follow food hygiene, health and safety, and workplace cleanliness procedures.
• Help prevent cross-contamination by maintaining clean equipment and preparation areas.
• Support chefs, cooks, and other kitchen team members during busy service periods.
• Respond promptly to kitchen requests to ensure dishes and equipment are available when needed.
• Report damaged equipment, low supplies, spills, and potential safety hazards to the supervisor.
• Complete assigned cleaning duties before, during, and after service.
• Maintain a professional, respectful, and cooperative attitude at all times.

Qualifications & Skills

• Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, Cleaner, or in a similar hospitality role is an advantage.
• A strong commitment to cleanliness, hygiene, and safe working practices.
• Ability to work efficiently in a busy café or restaurant kitchen.
• Good time-management and organisational skills.
• Ability to follow instructions and complete tasks accurately.
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn new skills.
• Good teamwork and communication skills.
• Ability to handle repetitive cleaning and washing-up duties.
• Awareness of safe chemical handling and cleaning procedures.
• Ability to keep work areas organised and free from hazards.
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong work ethic.
• Flexibility to work shifts, weekends, and busy periods as required.
• Food hygiene training or a relevant certificate is beneficial where applicable.

What the Role Offers

• An opportunity to gain experience in a professional café kitchen.
• Practical training in kitchen hygiene, cleaning, and food safety procedures.
• The opportunity to develop hospitality and teamwork skills.
• Experience supporting chefs and kitchen staff during daily service.
• A collaborative working environment with café and kitchen colleagues.
• Opportunities to learn basic food preparation and kitchen operations.
• Potential for career development into Kitchen Assistant or other hospitality roles, depending on performance and available vacancies.
• Salary, working hours, staff meals, and other benefits in accordance with the employer’s terms and conditions.

How to Apply

Candidates interested in the Kitchen Porter position at Moose Coffee should submit an up-to-date CV outlining any relevant kitchen, cleaning, café, or hospitality experience.

Applicants should demonstrate reliability, a willingness to work hard, attention to hygiene, and the ability to contribute positively to a busy kitchen team. Candidates with limited experience are encouraged to highlight their enthusiasm, punctuality, and willingness to learn.

Pay: £15.00-£25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 35.0 per week

Benefits:

• Canteen
• Company events
• Employee stock ownership plan
• Health & wellbeing programme
• On-site parking
• Sick pay
• Unlimited paid holidays

Work Location: In person