Kitchen porter | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Kitchen porters clean, wash up and prepare food to keep hotel, restaurant and hospital kitchens running smoothly.

  • Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.  
  • Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.  
  • Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.  
  • Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.  
  • Sweep or scrub floors.  
  • Stock supplies, such as food or
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Kitchen porters typically work around 40 to 42 hours per week.

As a Kitchen porter you will typically work evenings / weekends / bank holidays.

This occupation tends to be:

  • Realistic — Realistic occupations frequently involve work activities that include practical, hands-on problems and solutions. They often deal with plants, animals, and real-world materials like wood, tools, and machinery. Many of the occupations require working outside, and do not involve a lot of paperwork or working closely
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    * from ONETonline
    Average salary
    23,043 GBP *
    per year
    13,000 GBP
    18,000 GBP
    Starting
    5+ Experience
    * data taken from the Office of National Statistics (ons.gov.uk)
    Average salary for Kitchen porter

    • 24,065 GBP
    • 21,323 GBP
    Average salary for part-time Kitchen porter
    Average salary for full-time Kitchen porter

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    • 11,782 GBP
    • 11,551 GBP
    • 12,128 GBP
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    • 21,323 GBP
    • 24,065 GBP
    Salary over time for Kitchen porter

    Salary for this role has increased over time
    • 19,317 GBP
    • 19,595 GBP
    • 20,077 GBP
    • 21,008 GBP
    • 21,857 GBP
    • 22,746 GBP
    • 23,043 GBP
    • 21,663 GBP
    • 24,051 GBP
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    Future outlook for Kitchen porters

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    Balanced outlook
    423 000+ jobs available
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    Balanced outlook
    3% yearly wage growth (on average)

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    Which qualifications do I need?

    Find out what you need to know in order to become a Kitchen porter and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

    In terms of people already doing this job:

    • 54% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
    • 41% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
    • 5% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

    There are no set requirements, but it might help if you take a college course in cookery or hospitality like:

    • Level 1 Award in Introduction to Employment in the Hospitality Industry
    • Level 1 Certificate in General Cookery
    • Level 1 Certificate in General Hospitality

    Get the right qualification to begin your journey to becoming a Kitchen porter

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    Things to highlight for your Kitchen porter interview

    Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations. Attention to Detail Job requires being careful about detail and thorough in completing work tasks. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Integrity Job requires being honest and ethical.

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