Kitchen Porter

Kitchen Porter

Location: Trowbridge

Salary: £9,291 rising to £9,401 per year, pro rata of the full time equivalent £24,619 rising to £24,910 per year

Are you reliable, practical, and comfortable working in a busy kitchen environment?
Or are you looking for a stable role with consistent hours and excellent benefits, away from late nights and unpredictable shift work?

If you’re ready for a dependable job that plays an important role behind the scenes, this is your opportunity to join an education setting that values teamwork, wellbeing, and long-term security.

Join Wiltshire College & University Centre and help maintain safe, clean, and efficient catering facilities that support students, staff, and visitors every day.

What We Offer

Salary: £9,291 rising to £9,401 per year (Full time equivalent £24,619 - £24,910 per year)

Contract Type: Permanent, Part Time 16 hours per week (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday), Term Time Only 36+2 weeks per year

Year-Round Employment: No unpaid breaks between contracts

Outstanding Benefits
• Great Local Government Pension Scheme (strong financial security for your future)
• Generous Holiday Entitlement – 30 days pro rata paid annual leave, plus 8 days pro rata paid bank holidays
• College closure and wellbeing days – 2-week pro rata paid Christmas closure
• Employee Assistance Programme – 24/7 confidential support for wellbeing, legal, and financial advice
• Free On-Site Gyms – available at multiple campuses
• Lifestyle Discounts – savings on retail, tech, travel, and leisure
• Cycle-to-Work – save on commuting costs and stay active
• Training and Development – full induction and food safety training provided
• Additional Perks – discounted meals, hair & beauty services, and exclusive attraction offers

A secure role with benefits that support your wellbeing, finances, and work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

• Record daily fridge and freezer temperatures accurately
• Complete food safety and hygiene tracking sheets in line with regulations
• Operate the dishwasher and ensure all kitchen equipment is cleaned and stored correctly
• Carry out daily cleaning of kitchens, food prep areas, and service spaces
• Dispose of rubbish and recycling safely and in accordance with procedures
• Maintain a consistently high standard of kitchen cleanliness and hygiene
• Clean large kitchen equipment thoroughly and safely
• Complete laundry and ironing duties as required
• Follow all food safety, health & safety, and COSHH guidelines

What You’ll Bring

• A dependable and hardworking approach
• Ability to work effectively as part of a catering team
• Good attention to detail, particularly around cleanliness and food safety
• Willingness to follow procedures and complete records accurately

Previous kitchen or catering experience is helpful but not essential — full training will be provided.

Why Choose This Path?

Take on a practical, essential role — without:

• Unpredictable shifts or late-night working
• Job insecurity or seasonal gaps
• Excessive pressure or long commutes

A role that offers stability, structure, and the satisfaction of contributing to a well-run college environment.

Make a move that truly pays off

If you’re ready for a secure, balanced, and reliable role with excellent benefits, we’d love to hear from you.

Closing Date: Monday 13th April 2026

Please note:

Your Application Form will be shortlisted against how your skills, qualifications and experience match the Essential and Desirable points on the Person Specification for this role, located at the bottom of this page as a downloadable document.

Vacancies may close early if sufficient applications have been received; therefore, we would encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.

Safer Recruitment

Wiltshire College & University Centre follows Safer Recruitment Guidance outlined by the Department for Education in ‘Keeping Children Safe in Education’. This involves conducting enhanced DBS checks, including checks against the children’s barred list, and other employment verifications, including an online presence review for shortlisted candidates.

We embrace diversity, recognising the valuable perspectives, ideas, knowledge, and cultures individuals from different backgrounds bring. Committed to safeguarding, we expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.

As a Disability Confident Employer, we pledge to interview all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for a job vacancy and assess them based on their abilities.

Closing date: 13th April 2026

Shortlist date: 14th April 2026

Interview date: TBC