Kitchen Porter
About the job
- Provide proof of the right to work in the United Kingdom.
- Consent to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check.
- Understand the importance of delivering and maintaining high kitchen standards and keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment.
- Have strong communication skills and a cooperative, polite manner, with attention to detail.
- Be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient.
- Undertake all kitchen assistant duties to a high standard.
- Maintain cleanliness and best practices throughout the kitchen.
- Operate the plate and pot wash areas, processing items in a timely manner and to the employer’s standard.
- Restock cleaned items in the kitchen and employee areas to support chefs with food preparation and service.
- Adhere to food health, allergen, and hygiene rules and regulations.
- Recognise and report situations that may affect service quality for residents.
- Monitor health and safety, compliance, and procedures to maintain standards in the kitchen and dining teams.
- Maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in accordance with brand standards and legal requirements.
- Report accidents and incidents to the Head or Sous Chef.
- Contribute to the induction of new kitchen team members as required.
- Store food items and deliveries correctly and in rotation to minimise waste, using company labelling and dating processes.
- Remove kitchen waste, including delivery packaging, and transport it safely to the bin store for disposal in appropriate bins.
- Complete daily opening and closing checklists.
- Comply with Control of Substances Hazardous to Health regulations and infection-control requirements.
- Support the chefs in taking a proactive approach to engaging residents.
- Participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings when required by the Head or Sous Chef and/or Home Manager.
- Use kitchen resources effectively.
- Ensure the kitchen has adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment.
- Comply with the employer’s uniform code while on duty.
- Respond politely and professionally to residents and knock before entering a resident’s room.
- Observe health and safety responsibilities toward team members, residents, and visitors, and report accidents or potential hazards to the person in charge.
- Adhere to the employer’s policies and procedures.
About the company
KYN runs luxury care homes in London that provide residential, nursing, respite, and specialist dementia care for self-funding residents. Its care model uses a 360-degree wellbeing approach with bespoke care plans, a high staff-to-resident ratio, a no-agency policy, and non-intrusive safety technology, all delivered in architecturally distinctive properties. The company differentiates itself through private-pay, home-like environments shaped by collaborations with designers, curators, and chefs, rather than clinical settings, and by pursuing partial NHS FNC contributions where available. KYN aims to expand by acquiring and developing new sites around central London to offer premium, holistic elderly care.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
N/A
Founded
2019
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- KYN started KYN Riverside construction in April 2026, proving continued site acquisition momentum.
- KYN Highgate, KYN Kensington, and Riverside target London's wealthiest care-home catchment.
- KYN Hurlingham held a Good CQC rating in March 2026, supporting trust and occupancy.
What critics are saying
- KYN's 2028-2029 openings require heavy execution across Highgate, Kensington, and Riverside simultaneously.
- Private-pay fees from £3,900 weekly restrict demand to affluent London self-funders.
- A director-of-care change at Hurlingham in May 2026 disrupts continuity during expansion.
What makes KYN unique
- KYN pairs luxury design with nursing, dementia, respite, and rehabilitation under one brand.
- Nina Campbell, Adam Ellis Studio, and Tristan Welch create hotel-grade, lived-in differentiation.
- KYN Hurlingham won Knight Frank's 2025 Luxury Care Home Renovation award.
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Benefits
- Paid Vacation
- Training Programs
- Wellness Program
- Mental Health Support
- Life Insurance
- Employee Discounts