Weekend Porter

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a part-time Weekend Porter to support the smooth and efficient running of the school’s kitchen and dining services at weekends. Working as part of a friendly team, responsibilities will include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, assisting kitchen staff with basic tasks, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

Job Specification/Key Areas of Responsibility

Duties consist of the following: 

• Helping set up breakfast.
• Brushing and mopping the floors.
• Washing plates, pots, pans, trays and cutlery to a high standard.
• Prepping fruits and vegetables.
• Helping the Chef take deliveries in.
• Making sure the bin bags in the bins are changed regularly.
• Maintaining a high standard of hygiene throughout their sections (pot wash area and dish wash area).
• Any other duties required by the team.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience and attributes:

Qualifications & Knowledge

• Good understanding of basic hygiene and cleanliness standards in a kitchen or catering environment.
• Awareness of safe working practices (e.g. handling hot equipment, chemicals, and cleaning products).
• Willingness to undertake training such as Food Hygiene Level 1 (if not already held). 

Experience 

• Experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality, or cleaning role (paid or voluntary).
• Experience working as part of a team in a fast paced environment. 

Skills & Abilities 

• Ability to carry out physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, bending, and standing for long periods.
• Ability to follow instructions accurately and work independently when required.
• Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
• Strong attention to detail, especially in maintaining hygiene standards. 

Personal Qualities

• Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing a high standard of service.
• Positive, flexible, and helpful attitude.
• Respectful, professional, and able to work safely around children and young people.
• Calm and steady under pressure, especially during busy meal times

The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level.  It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our full Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy can be found here.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

For full details about the role, please download the Candidate Information Pack.

If you would like to apply for the role, please use the 'Apply Now' button at the top of the page and complete our application form. There is no deadline for applications. Interviews will take place as soon as suitable candidates apply.