Kitchen porter Job Description
Kitchen porter Job Description Template
Kitchen porters maintain the heart of the restaurant: the kitchen. Responsible for cleanliness, they manage dishwashing, utensil organization, and basic food preparation. Their tasks ensure a smooth, efficient culinary operation.
Responsibilities:
- Kitchen porter - responsible for ensuring the kitchen is clean and tidy at all times
- Collecting and washing dishes, pots, pans, and utensils
- Sweeping and mopping floors in the kitchen
- Assisting chefs and cooks in basic food preparation tasks
- Emptying rubbish bins and ensuring waste is disposed of correctly
- Cleaning kitchen equipment and appliances
- Following health and safety regulations to ensure a safe working environment
- Assisting with the storage and inventory of food and kitchen supplies
Requirements:
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
- Physical strength and stamina to stand for long periods of time and lift heavy objects
- Basic knowledge of food hygiene and safety regulations
- Good communication skills to interact with kitchen staff
- Flexibility to work on weekends, evenings, and holidays
- Attention to detail to ensure kitchen equipment and utensils are clean and sanitized
- Team player attitude to support the kitchen staff
- Ability to follow instructions and procedures accurately