HT TPS:// WWW.A MES BURYSCHOO L.CO.UK/ Kitchen Porter Term Time start date 26 January 2026 Dear Prospective Applicant, We are excited to announce an opening for a Kitchen Porter at Amesbury Prep School. This role is essential in maintaining the high standards of cleanliness and efficiency in our kitchen, ensuring that our students and staff receive the best possible dining experience. Amesbury Prep School, nestled in the beautiful countryside near Hindhead, Surrey, is a vibrant co-educational preparatory school catering to approximately 330 children aged between 9 months and 13 years. Our school prides itself on providing a friendly and inclusive environment where staff members embody a 'work hard, play hard' ethos. While we strive for excellence and embrace healthy competition in our educational endeavours, we also uphold values of compassion, inclusivity, and social responsibility. This is a flexible position with the hours to be discussed / agreed with the successful candidate and will be a part time role term time only. If you are passionate about maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment and share our commitment to providing a holistic and enriching experience for our students, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity. An application form can be found at Careers - Amesbury School Job Description This is a term time position 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday to Friday. This can also be a job share role. You will also be required to help with the kitchen deep clean in the first week of the school holidays, as agreed with the Catering Manager. Salary: up to £12.21 per hour School Aims Our primary aim at Amesbury Prep School is to ensure that every child enjoys a fulfilling and enriching educational journey. We strive to create an environment where each student feels valued, supported, and empowered to reach their full potential. Specifically, our goals include: 1. Equipping every child with the skills, aptitudes, and resilience necessary for success in senior school and beyond. 2. Cultivating a caring community that promotes commitment, courtesy, cooperation, tolerance, and compassion. 3. Fostering strong partnerships between home and school to enhance the educational experience. 4. Setting a high standard of achievement and innovation, while nurturing personal development among staff. 5. Fulfilling our social and environmental responsibilities to society. Ideal Candidate The Kitchen Porter plays a crucial role at Amesbury in maintaining a clean and efficient kitchen environment, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and supporting the culinary team in delivering excellent dining experiences for our students and staff. This position is essential in upholding the smooth operation of our kitchen and contributing to the overall success of our school’s dining services. Ideally you will have worked in a kitchen previously; however, this is not essential. • Team Player: Works well in a team environment and communicates effectively with colleagues. • Attention to Detail: Maintains high standards of cleanliness and hygiene. • Reliable and Punctual: Consistently meets work schedules and deadlines. • Physical Stamina: Capable of handling the physical demands of the job, including lifting and standing for extended periods. Specific Responsibilities • Cleaning and Maintenance: Ensure all kitchen areas, utensils, and equipment are kept clean and in good working order, including removal of rubbish, sweeping and mopping floors. • Washing up: By hand and operating a dishwasher • Support to Kitchen Staff: Assist chefs and kitchen staff with basic food preparation and other tasks as needed. • Waste Management: Properly dispose of kitchen waste and maintain recycling protocols. • Stock Management: Help with the receipt and storage of deliveries, ensuring stock is rotated and stored correctly. • Company Standards: Maintain standards relating to food hygiene, personal hygiene and appearance. Child Protection/Safeguarding Amesbury is dedicated to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people. All staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment and undergo enhanced DBS checks. If you require any further information or wish to discuss the role in more detail, please do not hesitate to contact recruitment@amesburyschool.co.uk. We look forward to welcoming a dynamic and passionate individual to our team.