Yehudi Menuhin School
Weekend Porters
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Location: Stoke D’Abernon Cobham, Surrey, UK
Salary: £13 per hour
Hours
- Morning Porter Hours: 7.30am until 1.30pm
- Afternoon Porter Hours: 1.30pm until 7.30pm
Purpose of the Role
The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking two Weekend Porters (one morning Porter and one afternoon Porter) to help with the smooth and efficient running of the school’s kitchen and dining services at weekends by maintaining high standards of cleanliness, assisting kitchen staff with basic tasks, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.
Key Areas of Responsibility
Duties Consist Of The Following
- Helping set up breakfast.
- Brushing and mopping the floors.
- Washing plates, pots, pans, trays and cutlery to a high standard.
- Prepping fruits and vegetables.
- Helping the Chef take deliveries in.
- Making sure the bin bags in the bins are changed regularly.
- Maintaining a high standard of hygiene throughout their sections (pot wash area and dish wash area).
- Any other duties required by the team.
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Person Specification
Essential Criteria
Qualifications & Knowledge
- Good understanding of basic hygiene and cleanliness standards in a kitchen or catering environment.
- Awareness of safe working practices (e.g. handling hot equipment, chemicals, and cleaning products).
- Willingness to undertake training such as Food Hygiene Level 1 (if not already held).
Experience
- Experience in a kitchen, catering, hospitality, or cleaning role (paid or voluntary).
- Experience working as part of a team in a fast paced environment.
Skills & Abilities
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- Ability to carry out physical tasks such as lifting, carrying, bending, and standing for long periods.
- Ability to follow instructions accurately and work independently when required.
- Good time management and ability to prioritise tasks.
- Strong attention to detail, especially in maintaining hygiene standards.
Personal Qualities
- Reliable, punctual, and committed to providing a high standard of service.
- Positive, flexible, and helpful attitude.
- Respectful, professional, and able to work safely around children and young people.
- Calm and steady under pressure, especially during busy meal times.
To Apply
If you feel you are a suitable candidate and would like to work for The Yehudi Menuhin School, please click apply to be redirected to our website to complete your application.
Interviews will take place once suitable candidates apply.
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