Job Description

A Kitchen Porter carries out a range of basic duties in the kitchen from stock management to cleaning. They will be responsible for washing the restaurant dishes and all the kitchen utensils, as well as cleaning all the larger items of kitchen equipment and the food production areas.

Entry Requirements

You can get into this job through:

College

You could take a college course in cookery or hospitality.

You may need:

2 or fewer GCSEs at grades 3 to 1 (D to G), or equivalent, for a level 1 course
2 or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 3 (A* to D), or equivalent, for a level 2 course

The following local colleges offer courses in Food and Beverage Service:

Apprenticeship

You could do a hospitality team member intermediate apprenticeship.

You'll usually need some GCSEs, usually including English and maths, or equivalent, for an intermediate apprenticeship.

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Direct Application

You can apply directly for jobs. There are no set requirements, though some employers may ask for GCSEs at grades 9 to 2 (A* to E) in English and maths.

Experience of working in a kitchen would be useful but is not essential.

More Information

You can find out more about working as a kitchen porter from the Hospitality Guild and CareerScope.

Career Path and Progression

With experience and training you could progress to kitchen assistant or chef.

Related careers you may be interested in:

Baker
Chef
Counter service assistant
Kitchen assistant
Head chef

Required Skills

Good communication skills
The ability to carry out tasks quickly and efficiently
Physically fit
Able to work well in a team
Calm under pressure
Health and safety awareness
Able to follow instructions

Salary Range

£13,000 to £18,000

Kitchen Porter