David Lewis
Kitchen Porter
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WE’RE HIRING – KITCHEN PORTER
Join a Great Team | Better Hours | Real Purpose | Great Benefits
Location: David Lewis, Cheshire
Salary: £25,447.50 + weekend & bank holiday enhancements
Hours: Full Time – 37.5 hours per week
Looking for a Fresh Start?
Are you working in hospitality, catering, kitchens, cleaning or warehouse work and ready for something more rewarding, more stable, and with a better work-life balance?
Want a job where you’re appreciated, supported, and making a real difference every day?
This could be the perfect move for you.
Join Us As a Kitchen Porter
At David Lewis, we support people with complex needs, epilepsy, and learning disabilities to live richer, fuller, and more independent lives.
We’re looking for a reliable, hardworking Kitchen Porter to join our friendly catering team.
You’ll help keep the kitchen running smoothly, support chefs, and deliver meals to our residential homes.
This is more than just a kitchen job — it’s a role with purpose.
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Why You’ll Love This Role
- Supportive and welcoming team.
- Work for a respected charity.
- Better, consistent hours.
- Stable long-term opportunity.
- Great working environment.
- Learn new skills and grow.
- Make a difference every day.
- Alternate weekends off.
- 28 days paid holiday.
- Pension contributions.
- Extra pay for weekends & bank holidays.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Keeping kitchen areas clean, safe, and organised.
- Supporting chefs with food prep and kitchen duties.
- Delivering meals and supplies to residential homes.
- Keeping the company vehicle clean and presentable.
- Following food hygiene & health and safety procedures.
- Helping create a positive team environment.
Please note that a full clean UK driving licence required.
Who We’re Looking For
- Positive attitude.
- Strong work ethic.
- Reliable and flexible.
- Team player.
- Good communication skills.
- Someone who takes pride in their work.
- Kitchen or catering experience is helpful, but not essential.
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Important Information
This role is subject to an Enhanced DBS check.
Full Training Provided, Including
- Food Hygiene
- Safeguarding
- Health & Safety
Apply Today
Ready to join a team that values you, offers better balance, and gives your work real meaning?
Apply now – great opportunities like this don’t stay open for long!
About DAVID LEWIS CENTRE
David Lewis is a modern, forward-thinking charity with a track record and reputation built over 120 years. We provide a range of educational, residential and medical services to support adults and young people with complex needs, including learning disabilities, epilepsy and autism. We are based in Cheshire, but through our residential services, support people from across the UK.
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