Kitchen Porter

Posted 20 days 20 hours ago by JAM Recruitment Ltd

Permanent
Part Time
Temporary Jobs
Newcastle Upon Tyne, City, United Kingdom, NE1 1
Job Description

Berkeley Scott is recruiting a Kitchen Porter to join a dedicated on-site catering team in Newcastle upon Tyne, offering immediate starts and ongoing, regular shifts. This temporary position provides weekly pay and flexible shift patterns to accommodate your availability, with the security of working consistently at one established client location.


Daily duties include supporting chefs during service, assisting with basic food preparation, operating dishwashers, and maintaining rigorous cleanliness standards throughout the kitchen.


You will receive full support from the Berkeley Scott team while working alongside professional catering staff.


Reliable and hardworking individuals seeking steady work in a supportive environment will find this role suitable, with holiday pay included as part of the compensation package.


Berkeley Scott is recruiting Kitchen Porters and Kitchen Assistants to join a dedicated on-site kitchen team in Newcastle This is an excellent opportunity for reliable, hardworking individuals looking for regular, ongoing work in one stable location , working alongside a professional and supportive catering team.


What We Offer

  • Immediate start

  • Ongoing, regular shifts

  • Flexible shift patterns to suit your availability

  • Weekly pay

  • Support from the Berkeley Scott team

  • The opportunity to work consistently with one established client


Key Responsibilities

  • Supporting chefs and kitchen staff during busy service periods

  • Assisting with basic food preparation and general kitchen duties

  • Operating dishwashers and cleaning kitchen equipment

  • Washing up and maintaining high standards of cleanliness

  • Keeping kitchen areas clean, organised and hygienic

  • Assisting with kitchen close-down procedures

  • Following instructions from the Head Chef or Kitchen Manager

  • Complying with all food hygiene and health and safety procedures


About You

We are looking for candidates who are:



  • Reliable, punctual and hardworking

  • Comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment

  • Able to work effectively as part of a team

  • Well organised with good communication skills

  • Committed to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene

  • Experienced in a kitchen or catering environment

  • Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter, Kitchen Assistant, Catering Assistant or Chef Assistant is highly desirable.


An Enhanced DBS certificate is desirable but not essential.


A Food Safety Certificate is also beneficial, although training may be available for the right candidate.


Kellan Group (including all of our brands, Berkeley Scott, RK and Quantica) are committed to promoting equal opportunities to people regardless of age, gender, religion, belief, race, sexuality or disability.