KYN

Luxury private-pay elder care in London

Kitchen Porter

Culinary & Kitchen ProductionUpdated on Nov 11

Full-timeLondon, UK£14 /hrIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Maintain high kitchen standards and a safe, clean, compliant working environment.
Provide proof of the right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in line with brand standards and legal requirements.
Comply with food health, allergen, hygiene, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH), infection control, health and safety, and company policies and procedures.
Have strong communication skills, a cooperative and polite manner, and an eye for detail.
Be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient.

Responsibilities

Undertake all kitchen assistant duties to the highest possible standard.
Maintain high standards of cleanliness and best practices throughout the kitchen.
Operate the plate- and pot-wash areas, ensuring all items are processed in a timely manner and to the company standard.
Restock cleaned items in the kitchen and employee areas to support chefs with food preparation and service.
Recognise and report situations that may affect the quality of service to residents.
Monitor health and safety, compliance, and procedures to maintain standards in the kitchen and dining teams.
Report all accidents and incidents to the Head Chef 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, following company labelling and dating processes.
Remove kitchen waste, including delivery packaging, transport it to the bin store, and place it safely in the appropriate bins.
Complete opening and closing checklists daily.
Support chefs in taking a proactive approach to engaging residents.
Attend in-house training sessions and meetings when required by the Head Chef, Sous Chef, or Home Manager.
Use kitchen resources effectively and ensure adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment.
Comply with the company uniform code while on duty.
Respond politely and professionally to residents and knock before entering a resident's room.
Report accidents and potential hazards to the person in charge.

Kitchen Porter - Hurlingham

KYN · London, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-10-26

Workplace: on_site

Department: Kitchen

Description

Kitchen Porter – Permanent Contract

£14.00 per hour, 40 hours per week

KYN Hurlingham, 28 Daisy Lane, London, SW6 3DD

About KYN

KYN is a brand-new care home company focused on offering an elevated approach to care: Individualised journeys built around the needs and interests of our residents in beautiful surroundings with life-enriching practices.

KYN HURLINGHAM is our second home which opened in 2024. It’s a 32-bedroom home offering each resident an elegant and comfortable bedroom, communal areas for dining and reclining. We have a further two care homes in development in London.

We are passionate about our people; we seek out those who have a true vocation for care or hospitality.

About the opportunity

As a Kitchen Porter, you will be responsible for:

To undertake all kitchen assistant duties to the highest possible standard
To ensure high standards of cleanliness and best practices are always maintained throughout the kitchen
To be responsible for the operation of the plate and pot wash areas of the kitchen, ensuring all items are processed in a timely manner and to the KYN standard.
Restock all cleaned items as necessary in the kitchen and employee areas to support the Chef’s in both food preparation and service
To ensure all rules and regulations for food health, allergens and hygiene are always adhered to
To recognise and report any situation which may affect the quality of service to the residents
To monitor health and safety, compliance, and procedures to ensure standards are maintained in both kitchen and dining teams
To maintain a clean and tidy appearance and work in an orderly manner in line with brand standards and legal requirements
To report all accidents and incidents to the Head/Sous Chef
To contribute toward the induction of new kitchen team members as required
As directed, to store food items and deliveries correctly and in rotation to minimise wastage using all company labelling and dating processes
To undertake the removal of waste from the kitchen, including delivery packaging, transport to the bin store and safely place in the appropriate bins
To complete opening/closing checklists daily
To comply with COSHH (Control of Substance Hazardous to Health) and Infection Control regulations
To support the Chefs to always take a proactive attitude towards the engagement of all residents
To participate in in-house training sessions and attend meetings when require by the Head/Sous Chef and/or Home Manager
To utilise all the resources within the kitchen effectively
To ensure the kitchen have adequate supplies of clean utensils, crockery, and other equipment
To comply with KYN’s uniform code whilst on duty
To always respond in a polite and professional manner to the residents and never enter a resident’s room without knocking
To be aware of the responsibilities for Health & Safety for all team members, residents, and visitors, reporting any accidents or potential hazards to the person in charge
To adhere to all KYN’s policies and procedures

About you

You will be a professional, who understands the importance of delivering and maintaining high kitchen standards – keeping a safe, clean, and compliant environment
You will have strong communication skills, a corporative and polite manner, and an eye for detail
You will be trustworthy, caring, adaptable, friendly, and patient and continuingly striving for excellence

About our commitment to you

Competitive salary and benefits
28 days annual leave including bank holidays
Bespoke company induction and on-going training programmes at all levels
Access to the best-in-class equipment and technology
Custom-made uniforms provided
Employee assistance programme and other attractive wellbeing benefits
Discount schemes
Company contributory pension scheme
And much more……

To find out more about KYN, our teams and values please visit www.kyn.co.uk/careers

KYN is an equal opportunities employer.

To be considered for this role you will have to provide proof of right to work in the UK and consent to an enhanced DBS check.

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About the Company

KYN

Luxury private-pay elder care in London

KYN runs a portfolio of luxury care homes in London offering residential, nursing, respite, and specialist dementia care for self-funded residents. Its 360-degree wellbeing approach centers on nutrition, physical activity, mental stimulation, and sociability, delivered through bespoke care plans with dedicated teams in architecturally distinct properties, including a Grade II listed former school in Hurlingham. The company differentiates itself with a high staff-to-resident ratio, a no-agency policy for continuity, partnerships with experts (interior designer Nina Campbell, curator Adam Ellis, chef Tristan Welch), and AI-powered audio monitoring to boost safety without being intrusive. KYN aims to grow by acquiring and developing new sites around central London, offering premium care that feels like a private home rather than a clinical facility.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Not listed
Founded: 2019

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