Job Description

P.Y.O. Description -- Kitchen Porter/Assistant

Role:

Kitchen Porter

Reports to:

Kitchen Manager

Department:

Operations

Location:

P.Y.O. Liverpool Street

Pay Band:

13.15 per hour

Employment Type:

Full-time, Minimum 20hrs per week

1. Purpose of Role

The Kitchen Porter plays a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness, organisation, and safety of the kitchen environment, ensuring chefs and Back of House teams can deliver exceptional food efficiently and consistently.

This role is essential to upholding P.Y.O.'s standards of hygiene, sustainability, and operational excellence.

Kitchen Porters support all kitchen operations by keeping equipment clean, managing waste, ensuring stock areas are organised, and assisting chefs with basic preparation tasks where needed.

2. Core ResponsibilitiesKitchen Hygiene & Cleaning

Maintain all kitchen areas, surfaces, floors, and storage spaces to the highest hygiene standards. o Wash, rinse, and sanitise all equipment, utensils, chopping boards, pots, pans, and containers using correct procedures. o Operate dishwashers safely and efficiently; complete manual washing when required. o Follow "clean-as-you-go" practices at all times. o Support deep-clean tasks as scheduled: ovens, extraction filters, fridges, prep stations. o Ensure waste and recycling systems are used correctly and emptied regularly.

Operational Support

Ensure chefs and Back of House teams have clean equipment, tools, and containers throughout the shift. o Restock clean equipment to designated stations following organisation systems. o Assist with basic food prep tasks as authorised and trained (e.g., washing produce, portioning, labelling). o Rotate stock following FIFO and alert leadership to low stock or quality concerns. o Maintain the cleanliness and organisation of storage areas, including dry stores, walk-ins, and chemical cupboards.

Food Safety & Compliance

Follow all hygiene, allergen, and food safety procedures as trained. o Ensure correct use, dilution, and storage of cleaning chemicals. o Record cleaning and temperature logs accurately when assigned. o Report hazards, equipment faults, or safety concerns immediately to a supervisor.

Teamwork & Development

Support chefs, Team Members, and management by communicating clearly and proactively. o Attend training sessions and complete all required learning modules and sign-offs. o Maintain a positive, reliable presence that contributes to a smooth-running kitchen. o Uphold P.Y.O.'s values of quality, sustainability, and care across all interactions.

Communication

Communicate in a clear, respectful, and timely manner with all Back and Front of House colleagues. o Escalate concerns around safety, maintenance, or workflow to the Team Leader or Kitchen Manager. o Contribute to briefings and debriefs by sharing relevant updates (e.g., equipment issues, stock levels). o Use Zenzap, Logit, or verbal handovers as required.

Performance Mindset & Standards

Kitchen Porters are expected to: o Take pride in maintaining a spotless, safe, and efficient kitchen. o Move with purpose and organise tasks to support smooth service flow. o Demonstrate reliability, punctuality, and consistency across all shifts. o Follow systems exactly as trained and help reinforce high standards in the team. o Approach challenges proactively ("See it - Say it - Sort it"). o Create a positive, respectful working environment for the entire team.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: 13.15 per hour

Expected hours: 20 - 30 per week

Work Location: In person