Kitchen Porter

Kitchen Porter - Harrow School (full-time, all year round)

The Kitchen Porter performs manual tasks to maintain a clean and orderly workplace. Work involves thorough cleaning of equipment and facilities to conform to proper hygiene standards.

Key responsibilities and duties

• To follow correct cleaning procedures and set cleaning schedules
• To be aware of the need to use the correct chemicals
• To be aware of correct storage of chemicals
• To ensure with meticulous care that all food hygiene, health and safety and COSHH regulations are adhered to
• To ensure that all waste is disposed of in the correct manner (food and recyclables)
• To ensure the machines being used are operated correctly, are cleaned at the end of each shift and left in a clean condition for the next day
• To assist in the end-of-term deep clean
• To be flexible where work and time is concerned
• To wear the correct, clean uniform, which should be changed daily
• To maintain a high standard of appearance and personal hygiene at all times
• To wear the PPE (boots) supplied and keep them clean
• To lift and move heavy equipment after receiving the correct manual handling training
• To report sickness, lateness or absenteeism on time
• Maintenance of waste disposal area
• In addition to the kitchen duties, the Kitchen Porter will be required to assist with the moving of furniture in preparation for events

The post-holder’s responsibility for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young persons for whom s/he is responsible or with whom s/he comes into contact will be to adhere to and ensure compliance with the School’s safeguarding and child protection policies and procedures at all times. If in the course of carrying out the duties of the post the post-holder becomes aware of any actual or potential risks to the safety or welfare of children in the School s/he must report any concerns to his/her line manager or the School’s Designated Safeguarding Lead.

This position is subject to an enhanced check with the Disclosure and Barring Service in the event of a successful application. Copies of the School’s Code of Practice and Policy on the Recruitment of Ex-Offenders is available from the HR team.