# Kitchen Porter

> KYN · Bickley, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-06-29

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Kitchen

## Description

**Kitchen Porter – Permanent**

**£13.11 per hour, 40 hours per week**

KYN BICKLEY, Bickley Park Rd, Bromley BR1 2AZ  

**About KYN**

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

Our first home, KYN BICKLEY, opened in February 2023. KYN BICKLEY is an 86-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining; and inviting outdoor terraces overlooking landscaped gardens bordered by woodland. We have a further three care homes in development in London.

**About the opportunity:**

As a Kitchen Porter you will be responsible for:

-   To undertake all kitchen assistant duties to the highest possible standard
-   To ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained throughout the kitchen
-   To be responsible for the operation of the plate and pot wash areas of the kitchen, ensuring all items are processed in a timely manner and to the KYN standard.
-   Restock all cleaned items as necessary in the kitchen and employee areas to support the Chef’s in both food preparation and service
-   To ensure all rules and regulations for food health, allergens and hygiene are always adhered to
-   To recognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of service to the residents
-   To monitor health and safety, compliance, and procedures to ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams
-   To maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in line with brand standards and legal requirements
-   To report all accidents and incidents to the Head/Sous Chef
-   To contribute toward the induction of new kitchen team members as required
-   As directed, to store food items and deliveries correctly and in rotation to minimise wastage using all company labelling and dating processes
-   To undertake the removal of waste from the kitchen, including delivery packaging, transport to the bin store and safely place in the appropriate bins
-   To complete opening/closing checklists daily
-   To comply with COSHH (Control of Substance Hazardous to Health) and Infection Control regulations
-   To support the Chefs to always take a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents
-   To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings when require by the Head/Sous Chef and/or Home Manager
-   To utilise all the resources within the kitchen effectively
-   To ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment
-   To comply with KYN’s uniform code whilst on duty
-   To always respond in a polite and professional manner to the residents and never enter a resident’s room without knocking
-   To be aware of the responsibilities for Health & Safety for all team members, residents, and visitors, reporting any accidents or potential hazards to the person in charge
-   To adhere to all KYN’s policies and procedures

**About you:**

-   You will be a professional, who understands the importance of delivering and maintaining high kitchen standards – keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment.
-   You will have strong communication skills, a corporative and polite manner, and an eye for detail.
-   You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence.

**About our commitment to you:**

-   Competitive salary and benefits
-   28 days annual leave including bank holidays
-   Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
-   Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
-   Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
-   Discount schemes
-   Company contributory pension scheme & life insurance
-   And much more……

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit [www.kyn.co.uk/careers](http://www.kyn.co.uk/careers)

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

**To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.**

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