Kitchen/General Porter

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Cleaning of kitchen, machinery and equipment using instructions and cleaning materials.
• To operate industrial dish washers. Loading and unloading of crockery, glassware and cutlery.
• Cleaning of commercial pots pans and cooking trays.
• To transport provisions, equipment and other catering related items as required requiring lifting and carrying.
• To maintain clean working environment at all times, with special regard to hygiene.
• Performing both mechanical and manual floor maintenance, including the use of specialised equipment for cleaning, polishing and buffing floors, as well as manually scrubbing, sweeping, and mopping surfaces to ensure cleanliness and safety.
• Receiving, unpacking and storage of kitchen deliveries with attention to detail.
• Managing stock rotation and maintenance of kitchen stores, cupboards, fridges and freezers, ensuring that items are organised, properly labelled, and stored according to their expiry dates.
• To operate and clean after use the Food Waste Systems.
• Removal of rubbish, recycling items and food waste to designated collection points.
• To undertake duties outside the normal routine but within the scope of the position and the department’s activities
• To clean both designated areas of the School and providing additional cleaning support across the whole School as required (to include the cleaning of toilet facilities as and when required)
• To dispose of waste from across the School following the required procedures and safe use of the waste and cardboard compactors.
• To perform all reasonable duties to support the department as requested by the Catering Manager.
• To support the Cleaning and Portering Team during periods of high surge activity, especially during the school holidays.
• Regularly complete both online and in-person training on catering practices and school compliance requirements.