Kitchen Porter- 37.5 hours

Job ID
Job ID 75416
Team
Team Business Operations
Location
Location Leicester
Contract Type
Contract Type Perm
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary £12.71 per hour
Posting Date
Posting Date 05/05/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 18/05/2026
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Summary

About The Role:
At Next we have an opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join our catering team at our Head Office in Leicestershire. Working within our onsite restaurant, you will play a vital role in supporting the business by managing deliveries and maintaining high standards of cleanliness and safety within the kitchen. This is a key position that ensures our catering operations run smoothly and safely every day.

This is a full time position working 37.5 hours per week Monday-Friday 6.45am - 3.00pm

What You'll Take On:

  • Manage deliveries, ensuring everything arrives at the correct temperature and in good condition.
  • Store stock safely and efficiently, following stock rotation and health and safety regulations.
  • Maintain a high standard of cleanliness across the kitchen and restaurant areas.
  • Wash kitchen equipment, pots, and pans to a high standard.
  • Take responsibility for the dishwashing area, ensuring equipment is sanitised and well-maintained.
  • Manage waste removal and empty bins regularly to keep the environment safe and clear of hazards.
  • Complete daily cleaning schedules and laundry tasks to ensure fresh cloths are always available.
  • Report any equipment breakages immediately and comply with all safety standards.
  • Secure the premises at the end of each shift by locking windows and doors and returning keys to security.

What You'll Bring:

  • You have worked in a similar catering or kitchen environment before.
  • You have strong communication skills and can share information clearly.
  • You use your initiative to resolve issues and suggest better ways of working.
  • You can prioritise your tasks effectively to meet daily deadlines.
  • You understand the importance of health, safety, and hygiene in a professional kitchen.

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Benefits

  • 25% off most NEXT, MADE*, Lipsy*, Gap* and Victoria's Secret* products (*when purchased through NEXT)
  • Company performance based bonus
  • Sharesave scheme
  • On-site Nursery available; OFSTED outstanding in all areas
  • 10% off most partner brands & up to 15% off Branded Beauty
  • Early VIP access to sale stock
  • Access to fantastic discounts at our Staff Shops
  • Restaurants with great food at amazing prices
  • Access a digital GP and other free health and wellbeing services
  • Free on-site parking
  • Financial Wellbeing - Save, track and enhance your financial wellbeing
  • Apprenticeship - Grow and develop on the job whilst gaining a qualification
  • Direct to Work - Discount online and instore, collect your items the next day for free from your place of work or local store
  • Support Networks - Access to Network Groups to empower and celebrate each other
  • Wellhub - Discounted flexible monthly gym memberships, with apps, PT sessions and more

Conditions apply to all benefits. These benefits are discretionary and subject to change.

We aim to support all candidates during the application process and are happy to provide workplace adjustments when necessary. Should you need support with your application due to a disability or long-term condition, feel free to get in touch with us by email headoffice_careers@next.co.uk (please include 'Workplace Adjustments' in the subject line), or call us on 0116 284 2486 and leave a voicemail.

What's Next?

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Business Operations connects people, product and process. These teams make everyday work easier for stores, warehouses and offices so customers get a seamless experience.

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