Kitchen Porter CV — Start Your Hospitality Career
Kitchen Porters keep commercial kitchens running smoothly across restaurants, hotels, and catering companies in the UK. In 2025, hospitality businesses use ATS systems to filter candidates for food hygiene knowledge, equipment handling, and reliability. Whether you are starting out in hospitality or returning to work, a well-structured CV highlighting your efficiency and hygiene standards will help you secure interviews.
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Before & After
Work Experience
“I washed dishes and cleaned the kitchen for 6 months”
Kitchen Porter at Dishoom Restaurant, London — Maintained hygiene standards across 200-cover service, operating industrial dishwasher, deep-cleaning all stations post-service, and supporting chefs with basic prep during peak hours. Zero food safety incidents over 6 months.
Skills
“Hard working, good cleaner, fast learner”
Industrial dishwasher operation, COSHH compliance, Food Hygiene Level 2, deep cleaning procedures, stock rotation (FIFO), waste management, basic food preparation, health and safety awareness
ATS Keywords for Kitchen Porter
- food hygiene
- COSHH
- deep cleaning
- dishwasher operation
- stock rotation
- FIFO
- waste management
- health and safety
- kitchen cleaning
- food preparation
- sanitisation
- pot wash
FAQ — Kitchen Porter
No formal qualifications are required, but a Food Hygiene Level 2 certificate significantly improves your chances. Many employers provide this training on the job. COSHH awareness and allergen training are also valued in 2025.