Kitchen Porter

Everything happens in the kitchen. Life happens in the kitchen" - Andrew Zimmern

The Class 1 Personnel team is expanding! Our brand-new Reading branch is seeking Kitchen Porters looking for freelance work to join our network. Opportunities span across a wide range of industries, kitchens and events in the Greater Reading area.

What We're Looking For

We welcome KPs who are:

Able to work within a team and independently
Able to work confidently in busy or unfamiliar kitchens
Reliable, punctual, and professionally presented
Strong communicators who work well under pressure
Knowledgeable about food safety and hygiene procedures
Flexible with shifts (daytime, evenings, weekends)
We also require food hygiene certification. Some placements may require further certifications including DBS

Roles, Skills & Responsibilities

Depending on your level and placement, you may include but not be limited to:

Adhere to all responsibilities instructed at the start of your shift
Understand and follow all back of house duties such as using machines, washing up by hand, sweeping and mopping floors, emptying refuse bins, cleaning the kitchen area
Maintain a clean, safe working environment
Know your chemicals, COSSH, HACCP
Step into short-notice temporary shifts with confidence
Meet uniform standards such as safety shoes, cleaned and ironed uniform

What We Offer

✔ Competitive hourly rates based on experience ranging between £12.71-£15 per hour
✔ Flexible work that fits your schedule
✔ Holiday pay accrued for every hour you work
✔ A wide variety of placements to build your skills and portfolio
✔ Supportive agency team to match you to the right roles and help throughout the process
✔ Opportunities for permanent or long-term ongoing assignments

We want to hear from you! If you're looking for freelance KP work and want flexible, rewarding and reliable opportunities apply today to speak to the team about what we can do for you