Kitchen Porter – Hospitality & Catering

Winchester College | Flexible Shifts | Competitive Pay | Immediate Starts Available

Looking for a flexible role in a professional hospitality environment? Join our catering team at Winchester College as a Kitchen Porter and play a vital role in keeping our kitchens clean, organised and running efficiently.

As a Kitchen Porter, you'll be an essential member of the kitchen team, ensuring chefs have everything they need to deliver exceptional food service. From washing kitchen equipment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and supporting food preparation, you'll help keep one of the country's most prestigious educational catering operations running smoothly.

Shift Information

• Shifts available Monday to Sunday throughout term time
• Primarily Monday to Friday, with weekend shifts available
• Weekend work is ideal for students
• Typical shift times: 7:00am – 2:00pm or 8:00am – 3:00pm
• Flexible working to suit your availability

What You'll Be Doing

• Washing pots, pans, crockery, cutlery and kitchen equipment
• Operating commercial dishwashers
• Keeping kitchen, wash-up and food preparation areas clean and organised
• Assisting with deliveries and correctly storing stock
• Removing waste and recycling safely
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation when required
• Maintaining high standards of food hygiene, cleanliness and safety
• Following Health & Safety, Food Safety, COSHH and Manual Handling procedures at all times
• Working efficiently as part of a busy and supportive kitchen team

What We Offer

• Competitive pay
• Flexible shifts to suit your schedule
• Ongoing work opportunities at Winchester College
• Opportunity to work at over 5,000 Compass venues across the UK
• Career development opportunities within Compass Group
• Compass Exclusive Benefits
• Lifestyle Benefits "Perks" Platform
• Health & Wellbeing Support Programme, including access to our Employee Assistance Programme

What We're Looking For

• Minimum 3 months previous Kitchen Porter or Catering Assistant essential
• Reliable, hardworking and enthusiastic individuals
• A positive, team-focused attitude
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced kitchen environment
• Strong attention to cleanliness and organisation
• Good communication skills

Skills & Qualifications

As Winchester College is an educational setting, you may be required to complete an Enhanced DBS Check.

If you already hold a valid DBS certificate, please let your recruiter know. If not, we'll support you through the application process where required.

Why Join Us?

Kitchen Porters are the backbone of every successful kitchen. You'll become part of a supportive team, gain valuable experience in hospitality, and enjoy flexible working that fits around your lifestyle.

With excellent training, competitive pay and opportunities to work across thousands of Compass venues nationwide, this is a fantastic opportunity to build your catering career.

Apply online today using our quick 1-minute application form.

We'll be in touch as soon as possible and, if successful, you could be working at Winchester College within just a few days.