Kitchen Porter in Welwyn Garden, United Kingdom

OCS UK & Ireland is a leading facilities management company with 50,000+ colleagues and a turnover in excess of £2bn. We deliver innovative, award-winning services within facilities management, hard services, cleaning, security and catering.

Our mission is to make people and places the best they can be for our colleagues, customers and the communities we serve. Our commitment to doing business the right way is rooted in our TRUE values - Trust, Respect, Unity, and Empowerment.

Why Work for OCS?

Award-Winning Employer : Ranked 36th on Glassdoor’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 — we value and motivate our people.

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Working Pattern

Monday to Friday 10:00 - 19:00

As a Kitchen Porter, you will play a vital role in maintaining the cleanliness and efficiency of our kitchen. Your responsibilities will include cleaning kitchen equipment and utensils, operating dishwashers, and assisting with basic food preparation. You will also manage waste and recycling, receive and store deliveries, and support the kitchen team with various tasks.

As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:

• Cleaning all kitchen equipment, utensils, and operating the dishwashers
• Helping the team with basic food preparation tasks
• Managing the waste and recycling and take ownership of this area
• Helping to receive and store deliveries in the correct areas and filling out documentation as required
• Support with catering-related tasks within the kitchen environment and surrounding areas.
• Assisting with the service of food and drink within operational hours
• Supporting with hygiene documentation and administration
• Assisting with stock replenishment and storage of deliveries

The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:

• Must have right to work in the UK
• Positive can-do attitude
• Attention to detail
• Teamwork skills
• Good communication skills

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We are an equal opportunities employer and rely on a diverse workforce with a broad range of knowledge, skills, and backgrounds to deliver our goals. We offer an inclusive and welcoming environment and actively encourage applications from all individuals regardless of race, gender, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.