Job Description

Kitchen Porter - (Full-Time)

Own your kitchen. Support excellence. Bring pride to every task.

Reporting to:

Site Manager/Head of Hospitality

Hours:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week with flexibility for earlier/later shifts and overtime)

Pay:

13.85 per hour

Type:

Fixed core hours + optional overtime at FIKA sites and client events across London

Overview

At FIKA, we believe that great hospitality starts behind the scenes. As a

Kitchen Porter

, you won't just clean -- you'll

own the kitchen environment

, bringing consistency, pride, and purpose to every corner.

This role goes beyond washing up. You'll be the heartbeat of our kitchen -- receiving and managing daily deliveries, keeping our prep and storage spaces organised, and ensuring the entire operation runs smoothly and to the

highest standards of cleanliness, safety, and efficiency

. You'll work closely with the Head Chef and front-of-house team, especially at peak service times.

This is a

Full time but flexible role

, ideal for someone who's detail-driven, proactive, and open to taking shifts across our FIKA sites and client events throughout London.

Key Responsibilities Kitchen Operations

Maintain strict adherence to daily and weekly cleaning schedules Ensure bins, waste areas, and storage are always clean and well-managed Support the kitchen team with light prep tasks as required Take full ownership of kitchen cleanliness, hygiene, and organisation Wash and sanitise equipment, utensils, and surfaces to the highest standards

Logistics & Deliveries

Receive and check deliveries from our production kitchen Collect food safely from the loading bay and deliver to the service floor Store deliveries promptly, accurately, and safely Keep fridges and storage spaces organised and compliant

Team Support & Flexibility

Work closely with front-of-house and hospitality teams Be available for

extra hours

during events, busier days, or across FIKA's wider client sites in London Maintain a flexible, can-do attitude -- stepping up and supporting where needed Represent FIKA's values of

Positivity, Wellbeing, and Cohesion

in everything you do.

Health & Safety, Food Safety, the Environment:

To ensure that the kitchen meets statutory and company requirements of Health and Safety, Food Safety and environmental legislation and procedures. To ensure all equipment is well maintained and is in good working order. To ensure safe working practices are followed and equipment faults are reported to the Head Chef. To ensure that all company procedures and work instructions are fully understood and practised by all employees. To promote and encourage environmental improvement initiatives as appropriate within the business.

About You

You take

pride in structure, cleanliness, and attention to detail

You're proactive, physically fit, and ready to get stuck in You have strong communication skills and a team-player mindset You enjoy creating calm, well-organised environments for others to succeed in You're adaptable and open to

supporting events or stepping into extra shifts

You uphold high hygiene and safety standards -- with or without being asked You're committed to FIKA's purpose-driven culture and want to be part of a team that cares

Why Join FIKA?

FIKA is a

Certified B Corporation

and

London Living Wage

employer, building a better kind of workplace hospitality. From thoughtful food to intentional service, we're committed to purpose, community, and impact.

We train disadvantaged individuals through our

Bloom Coffee Academy

, operate with full transparency, and put people first -- always.

When you join FIKA, you're not just taking a job. You're stepping into a

community that values your effort, your pride, and your potential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 13.85 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

Cycle to work scheme Health & wellbeing programme
Work Location: In person