Kitchen Porter

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Location: Sir John Moore Barracks, Folkestone, Kent CT20 3HJ
Pay: £12.71/hour (£21,211.38 per annum)
Hours: Permanent, full-time, 35 hours/week, 5 days out of 7 (including some weekends and occasional functions)
Shifts: A combination of Earlies, Middles and Lates demanding on where demand is needed

Ready to be part of something bigger?
Aramark UK is on the lookout for a Kitchen Porter to join our brilliant team at Sir John Moore Barracks. This isn’t just a job—it’s your chance to play a key role in keeping our kitchen and front-of-house running smoothly while supporting those who serve.

Why you’ll love it here:

• Free on-site parking, staff discount in shop and discounted meals on shift
• Access to our Employee Benefits App: online GP, Employee Assistance Scheme, and hundreds of discounts (including your weekly shop!)
• Company perks: life assurance, pension contributions, generous holiday allowance (with the option to buy more), and more
• Career growth: We LOVE to promote from within! Training, development, and apprenticeship schemes available

What you’ll do:

• General front of house duties such as operating the till and cash handling, providing excellent customer service, and serving customers.
• Making hot and cold drinks and serving food on the food counters, ensuring you are always adhering to Food Safety and Health and Safety regulations.
• Carrying out all washing up duties for a busy kitchen and restaurant.
• Supporting the kitchen and FOH team where possible.
• Ensuring FOH and BOH are clean and tidy.
• Assisting with deliveries and organizing them in the correct storage areas.
• Removing waste from waste containers and disposal in the correct external bins.
• Cleaning the restaurant, working in plate wash, may be required to assist deep clean in the kitchen area whilst always following food safety Health and safety legislation.

What we’re looking for:

• Previous kitchen experience is great—but not essential! Full training provided
• Eligible to work in the UK and have lived here for 3+ years (security checks required)
• A team player with a flexible, can-do attitude
• Customer-focused and a strong communicator
• Own transport due to limited public transportation.

If this role appeals to you, then apply now and show us the value you will bring.

About Aramark UK

At Aramark UK, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace where everyone is valued and empowered to thrive. As a proud Disability Confident and Forces Friendly employer, we actively encourage applications from individuals of all abilities and are dedicated to supporting employees with disabilities throughout their career journey.

We ensure our recruitment process is accessible, and reasonable adjustments are available at every stage, from application to interview and employment. If you require any accommodations or have any questions, please reach out to our recruitment team – [email protected].

All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

If you are applying for this role and you already work for Aramark, you must notify your line manager before submitting your application.

Job reference: 654401.