Head Kitchen Porter

Head Kitchen Porter

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?? Bermondsey, London
?? 45 hours per week - 5 days out of 7 including weekends
?? Salary:£15.45 per hours
?? 28 days holiday including Bank Holidays
Ready to Run the Engine Room of the Kitchen?
At Grazing, we deliver amazing food to some of London's most exciting workplaces - and behind every great kitchen is an incredible KP team keeping everything moving.

We're looking for a hands-on, organised, and energetic Head Kitchen Porter to lead our Kitchen Porter team in Bermondsey. If you love structure, take pride in spotless standards, and enjoy leading from the front, this could be the role for you.

No split shifts. A supportive team. Monday to Friday working. And a kitchen operation where your role genuinely matters.
What You'll Be DoingLead the KP Team Manage, motivate, and support the Kitchen Porter team
Organise rotas and staffing levels for busy service periods and events
Handle holidays, sickness cover, and day-to-day team coordination
Train and induct new team members to site and Compass standards
Keep Standards High Make sure all kitchen, wash-up, storage, loading, and waste areas are clean, safe, and organised
Maintain Food Safety, HACCP, COSHH, and Health & Safety compliance
Manage cleaning schedules and deep cleans
Ensure chemicals are stored and used correctly
Stock & Operations Order cleaning chemicals, consumables, and equipment
Monitor stock levels and reduce wastage
Maintain COSHH folders and cleaning records
Report maintenance and equipment issues quickly and efficiently
Support the Bigger Picture Work closely with chefs and front-of-house teams during busy services
Help drive sustainability and recycling initiatives
Play a key role in delivering a smooth and professional kitchen operation every day
What We're Looking For Previous Kitchen Porter experience, ideally in a supervisory role
Strong understanding of hygiene and kitchen safety standards
Experience managing rotas and small teams
Reliable, organised, and proactive attitude
Someone who leads by example and isn't afraid to roll their sleeves up
Bonus Points For: Food Safety Level 2
COSHH certification
Experience in contract catering or busy B&I environments
Why Join Grazing? No split shifts
Friendly and supportive team culture
Career development opportunities
Work with one of London's exciting workplace catering businesses

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
Contributory pension scheme
Grow your career with our Career Pathways and MyLearning programmes
Quick access for you and your immediate family to a Digital GP, and wider healthcare benefits
Exclusive travel discounts with TUI, Expedia, and many more
Save money on your food shop with discounts on Tesco, Sainsbury's, Morrisons and many more
Up to 44% off cinema tickets to enjoy your favourite blockbuster
Receive cash rewards every time you spend and use them on a wide range of brands
Un-wind with us with free wellness, mindfulness and exercise classes
You can share all discounts and offers with your friends and families

About Us

As part of Compass you'll help to feed people, fuel progress and forge connections in around 6,000 venues. Join us to grow your career with the industry leader, and get competitive pay, great perks and unrivalled opportunities for learning and development, at one of the UK's biggest businesses.

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Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. xwzovoh We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!