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About the Role

The Kitchen Porter plays a vital support role within the kitchen team, ensuring a clean, safe, and efficient working environment. Responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of all kitchen areas, equipment, and utensils, the Kitchen Porter helps to uphold hygiene standards and support smooth culinary operations. This role also assists with basic food preparation and deliveries, contributing to the overall success of the kitchen and the guest experience. Working closely with chefs and kitchen staff, the Kitchen Porter is essential in enabling the team to deliver high-quality service for all events and dining services within the venue.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all kitchen areas, floors, surfaces, and storage rooms are kept clean, hygienic, and organized in accordance with health and safety regulations.
• Operate dishwashing equipment to clean and sanitize pots, pans, crockery, cutlery, and kitchen utensils efficiently and promptly.
• Support the chefs with simple food prep tasks (e.g., peeling, chopping, assembling ingredients) as directed, particularly during busy service times.
• Help unload food and supply deliveries, checking for accuracy and quality, and ensure correct storage in accordance with stock rotation and food safety standards.
• Manage kitchen waste disposal, recycling, and rubbish removal regularly to maintain a clean and safe environment.
• Work collaboratively with chefs and kitchen staff to ensure smooth kitchen operations, especially during busy events or service periods.

Requirements

• Ability to work quickly and efficiently under pressure, especially during busy service periods.
• Good time management and organizational skills.
• Strong attention to detail, particularly in cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction from senior kitchen staff.
• Basic communication skills and the ability to work well as part of a team.
• Reliable, punctual, and committed to maintaining high standards.
• Positive, can-do attitude with a willingness to learn and take on a variety of tasks.
• Flexible and adaptable to changing priorities or tasks during events and peak service times.
• Takes pride in contributing to a clean, safe, and efficient kitchen.
• Satisfactory pre-employment checks, including verification of identity, proof of address, right to work, employment history, qualifications, and DBS check where relevant.

Skills

• Basic food preparation
• Basic communication

Location

• Olympia Events

Work Type

• Full-time

Experience Level

• Entry-level

Benefits

• Discounted tickets
• 25 days annual leave
• Life Assurance policy
• 5% Pension contribution
• Healthshield support for costs (dental, counselling, physio)
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) via AXA Health
• Eye care vouchers and contribution towards glasses
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Referral Scheme

About the Company

• Legends Global is redefining excellence in sport, entertainment and live events.
• We provide end-to-end solutions – from venue development and event programming to revenue strategy and hospitality.
• We take a 360-degree, data-driven approach across Partnerships, Hospitality, Merchandise and Attractions, working with leading clients to deliver outstanding experiences that resonate worldwide.
• Our organisation is committed to fostering an inclusive and forward-thinking environment where diversity drives innovation and collaboration.
• Guided by our values of Align, Scale, Connect, Team and Win... we create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to thrive.
• Olympia Events is more than an exhibition venue, conference centre and live-event space - it’s an inspiration.
• Olympia Events is recognised in the industry for exceptional levels of customer service and support.
• Olympia is on the ground, working to invest in people, strengthen our communities, and protect the environment.
• Olympia Events is undergoing a period of change.
• Work is currently underway to transform the wider estate into a cultural hub of which Olympia Events will be the central part.
• Once complete, the estate will include a new theatre, music venue, two hotels, over 30 eateries, world-class office space and over two acres of public realm.
• We are committed to leading the entertainment industry towards a greener, faster, and more innovative digital future.
• We aim to be an inclusive organisation, trusted and admired by our colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• Join us and make a significant impact from day one.

Equal Opportunity

• We are committed to active inclusion, diversity, and equal opportunities.
• This commitment begins with our recruitment and selection process.
• We welcome discussions about flexible working arrangements.
• If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of our recruitment process, please let us know in your application.
• We are dedicated to providing a fair and transparent assessment process and will do our utmost to accommodate your needs.