Weekend Porter

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a part-time Weekend Porter (term time only) 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. This is a permanent position. The salary is £12,128 per annum. The School offers a very generous pension, contributing 13.5% every month with the employee contributing at least 6%. The working hours are 7am until 7.30pm every Saturday and Sunday. We need someone to start as soon as possible. Duties include: 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 h