108 Best porter Jobs in Ilford (October 2025)

We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking Kitchen Porter who’s comfortable rolling up their sleeves and jumping into cooking tasks when needed. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to grow in the kitchen, work independently, and be a key part of a supportive, fast-paced team. What You’ll Do: • Support chefs with basic food prep and cooking tasks, • Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen and other areas, • Operate dishwashing equipment and ensure all kitchenware is cleaned to standard, • Handle deliveries, stock rotation, and waste management, • Step into cooking roles as needed – you should feel confident with simple dishes and following kitchen procedures, • Work independently and as part of a small, friendly team What We’re Looking For: • Some kitchen experience is preferred (as porter or in a junior cooking role), • Willingness to learn and take initiative, • Comfortable handling food and working under pressure, • Good communication and time-management skills, • A positive, can-do attitude and a team-first mindset

• General cleaning of public areas, • Removing dirty linen, • Ensure all housekeeping requests are fulfilled, • Ensure all guests requests are fulfilled, • Report to Housekeeping Manager, • Linen counting, • Fill and refill /counting chemicals, • Linen stock count, • Etc..

We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to clean our kitchen and support our cooking staff. This is an entry-level job but if you’re good at it, you’ll be invaluable in making sure our kitchen is always sanitized and tidy. Kitchen Porter responsibilities include washing pots and pans, keeping floors clean, sanitizing food preparation areas and occasionally helping with food prep work. If you think you’ll enjoy the buzz of a busy kitchen, we’d like to meet you. Ultimately, you’ll help our kitchen adhere to health standards and service customers faster. Responsibilities Keep all kitchen work surfaces (counters, sinks, stoves, walls) clean and sanitizedSweep and mop floors at the beginning and ending of shifts. Be ready to clean up spills to avoid hindering operationsWash cookware, utensils and cutlery fast to keep them in rotation. Arrange equipment and ingredient deliveriesKeep the food and supply storage areas organized. Help with routine food prep tasks such as peeling and chopping vegetables) when needed Requirements and skills A fast learner with an interest in kitchen work. Willingness to adhere to health and safety rules. Good organizational skillsThe ability to work unsupervised in a busy environment

Looking for a brilliant, efficient and hard working kitchen porter to join our team :)

The Prince Arthur is looking for a enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to help run the kitchen. We are looking to build a bustling neighbourhood gem in the heart of Hackney, known for its original and interesting offerings. Work life balance is a key feature of the role. No more brutal double shifts and we’re willing to tailor rotas for needs outside of work. Employment details: 25 hours per week. No super early/late shifts Weekly pay Performance bonuses Discounts at company sites Competitive salary; dependent on experience Job requirements: As a KP you’ll be responsible for maintaining cleanliness throughout the kitchen. On occasion you will be expected to help with some minor prep jobs to help support the team. At the end of every shift your section must be left clean and the kitchen swept and left tidy for the next person on shift.

Support the smooth running of the production kitchen by maintaining cleanliness, washing equipment, handling deliveries, and assisting chefs with basic tasks. Ensure hygiene standards are met at all times.

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Gordon Ramsay Restaurants

We are now looking for Kitchen Porters to join the team at Street Burger–O2. Street Burger - The O2 is open inside The 02, Greenwich. Street Burger serves signature burgers, seasoned fries, desserts and amazing shakes, cocktails and drinks. The first Street Burger was born in St Paul’s, London and now we’re growing. Our concept and menu is simple and inviting: honest priced burgers with bags of flavour. From the iconic Hell’s Kitchen to the mighty G.F.C. Full throttle. Full flavour. Always. START DATE FOR THIS POSITION IS FROM 8TH SEPTEMBER 2025 We are ideally looking for kitchen porters who: You will be expected to provide the highest levels of service and support to the Chefs during service Have previous experience as a Kitchen Porter in a busy restaurant Have COSSH qualifications and understand how to use cleaning chemicals in the correct way Are able to work fast and under pressure during busy service times and adhere to the cleaning schedule for the restaurant What’s in it for you: Competitive Pay Rate Wage stream employer-Employees can access up to 50% of wages before payday Access to our world-class training & development opportunities globally including WSET Accreditation Levels 1-3 Work with and learn from extraordinary culinary and front-of house talent in a diverse, energizing and professional restaurant environment A fantastic 50% staff discount on food and drink in UK restaurants 50% discount on Gordon Ramsay Academy classes & courses for you and Friends & Family Preferential Room Rates at Gordon Ramsay Restaurants partner hotels 30% Discount on bookings for your Friends & Family in all UK Restaurants MYNDUP - you can get up to 2 hours a month free, anonymous mental health support & wellbeing, counselling or therapy 50% off Membership to CODE which includes unlimited access to industry offers across restaurants, bars and hotels Amazing family meals on duty If you’d like to develop your career in a best-in-class global restaurant business - apply today! We do receive a high volume of applications and are only able to contact those who have been successful in moving to the next stage of the recruitment process. At Gordon Ramsay Restaurants, we are driven to be an inclusive employer, we are devoted to creating an environment where our amazing teams can thrive, and our aim is to put people at the heart of everything we do. We want our teams to be their authentic self and we truly celebrate diversity in every sense. We are successful at what we do by cultivating talented teams with diverse skills & backgrounds. Everyone is welcome in our Gordon Ramsay Restaurants family. As we continue to grow and build the business, we are committed to putting diversity, equality, and inclusion at the forefront.

Join our team at our Pizzeria and Cocktail bar as a Kitchen Porter! We are seeking a highly energetic and dynamic individual with previous experience in the kitchen. Responsibilities: Ensure the cleanliness and organization of the kitchen area Wash and sanitize kitchen equipment, dishes, and utensils Maintain the supply of clean kitchen towels and aprons Assist with basic food preparation Help the chefs with the storage and rotation of ingredients Collaborate with the team to maintain a smooth kitchen operation Follow all health and safety guidelines and regulations Requirements: Previous experience as a Kitchen Porter or similar role is preferred Strong work ethic and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment Physically capable of standing for long periods and lifting heavy objects Knowledge of basic food safety and hygiene practices Excellent organizational and time management skills Ability to work well within a team and take direction from superiors Positive attitude and willingness to learn and grow in the role We offer competitive wages and a supportive work environment. If you are passionate about the kitchen industry and ready to contribute to the success of our new Pizzeria and Cocktail bar, apply now!

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