Weekend Porter, Cobham

The Yehudi Menuhin School is seeking a part‑time Weekend Porter (term‑time only) to support the smooth and efficient running of the school’s kitchen and dining services at weekends. Working as part of a friendly team, responsibilities will include maintaining high standards of cleanliness, assisting kitchen staff with basic tasks, and ensuring a safe and welcoming environment for students, staff, and visitors.

The hours of work are 7.00am until 7.30pm every Saturday and Sunday.

Other duties include:

• 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 the pot wash and dish wash areas.
• Any other duties required by the team.

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills, experience and attributes: 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

• 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.

Further information about the role can be found in our Candidate Information Pack.

The School is registered with the DBS and successful applicants will be required to complete successfully the Disclosure Procedure at Enhanced level. It is an offence for a person barred from working with children to apply for this post.

This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and the amendments to the Exceptions Order 1975, 2013 and 2020.

Our full Safeguarding/Child Protection Policy can be found.

The Yehudi Menuhin School is an Equal Opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sectors of the community.

If you are interested in the role and feel you would be a suitable candidate, please complete our online application form.

There is no deadline for applications. We will interview and appoint a suitable candidate as soon as they apply.