Kitchen Porter in Dumfries, United Kingdom

Dumfries / £27,385.54 per annum which equates to £15.05 per hour/ Timesheet /Fixed Term - 12 months

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Do you enjoy working in a busy kitchen environment and being part of a team? Would you like the opportunity to support the delivery of professional and recreational cooking classes?

We’re looking for an enthusiastic and reliable Kitchen Porter to join our Commercial Development and Delivery Team, supporting the successful delivery of our evening cooking classes.

This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working behind the scenes, takes pride in maintaining high standards and wants to be part of creating a positive learning experience for our students.

About the role

As a Kitchen Porter, you’ll provide essential practical support to our chef instructors and learners during evening cooking classes. You’ll help ensure the kitchen is clean, safe, organised and ready for each session, allowing our chefs and students to focus on developing their cooking skills.

Your responsibilities will include:

·      Washing dishes, utensils, pots, pans and kitchen equipment promptly and efficiently

·      Maintaining the cleanliness of kitchen work areas, floors, walls and storage areas

·      Supporting chefs with basic food preparation tasks when required

·      Ensuring kitchen equipment and work areas are clean and ready for use

·      Disposing of waste and recycling in accordance with health and safety procedures

• Using cleaning materials and chemicals safely and storing them correctly

·      Following food hygiene, health and safety and College procedures at all times

·      Helping to maintain a safe, tidy and organised working environment

What we’re looking for

We’re looking for someone who is reliable, practical and enjoys being part of a team. You’ll take pride in your work and understand the importance of maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and safety in a kitchen environment.

You’ll be someone who:

·      Works well as part of a team

·      Is happy working in a busy, fast-paced environment

·      Takes a positive and flexible approach to supporting others

·      Can follow instructions and workplace procedures effectively

·      Has good attention to detail and takes pride in maintaining high standards

·      Is reliable and organised

·      Has an interest in working in a kitchen or catering environment

Previous experience of working in a professional kitchen, catering or a similar environment would be an advantage, but it isn’t essential. Full training and support will be provided.

Why join us?

This is a fantastic opportunity to gain valuable experience in a professional kitchen environment, develop your practical skills and play an important role in supporting the delivery of our popular cooking classes.

The role offers flexibility and can work well alongside other part-time employment, study or other commitments. Classes are delivered mainly during the evening and follow the College’s academic calendar.

If you’re looking for a flexible role where you can work as part of a friendly team, develop your skills and contribute to creating a great learning experience for others, we’d love to hear from you.

To succeed in this role, you will have some or all of the following:

• Practical experience in a kitchen environment is desirable
• Food Hygiene certification is desirable
• Strong customer service, organisation, teamworking, and relationship-building skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in digital skills relevant to the role, including experience using MS Office and any job-specific systems.
• Adaptability to evolving digital tools and a willingness to continuously improve digital competencies.
• Full UK Driving Licence

Other Benefits

Ø Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme

Ø Up to 45 days annual leave Pro Rata (including bank holidays and college closure dates)

Ø Opportunities for career progression and personal development

Ø Access a wide range of health and wellbeing benefits inc. Cycle to Work, Bike Shop, Home & Electronics Lifestyle Saves and Employee Assistance Programme. 

Who we are

Explore our website for more information about the College and who we are. About Us Dumfries & Galloway College

How to apply

If you are interested, please complete the online application form via the Dumfries and Galloway College website by the closing date indicated below.  

For further information, please contact Jackie Kelly, Skills Delivery Team Leader, please visit our website for contact details.

Closing Date: Thursday 8th October 2026

What happens next

Interviews for successful applicants will be held in week commencing 19th October 2026.

What else you need to know

If you’re invited for interview, you will be required to evidence your Right to Work in the UK - Right to Work Guidance .

If you’re successful in securing the role, your employment will be conditional on the college receiving two satisfactory references and background checks including the disclosure Scotland check on all criminal offences (spent & unspent) so ensure you are not barred from working with Children or Vulnerable Adults.

All staff are required to become a member of the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) membership scheme, which is managed and delivered by Disclosure Scotland.