Kitchen Porter- 20 hours

Job ID
Job ID 75567
Team
Team Business Operations
Location
Location Leicester
Job Schedule
Job Schedule Full time
Salary
Salary £21.71 per hour
Posting Date
Posting Date 07/05/2026
Apply Before
Apply Before 20/05/2026
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Summary

The Role:
At Next we are looking for a dedicated Kitchen Porter to join our onsite Nursery catering team. You will be a vital part of our daily operations, ensuring our kitchen is a safe, clean, and efficient environment where nutritious meals are prepared for our little ones. As a Kitchen Porter, you are the backbone of our kitchen. Your primary focus is maintaining impeccable hygiene and sanitation standards, ensuring that every dish, surface, and piece of equipment meets the highest safety requirements.

What You’ll Take On:

  • Operate commercial dishwashing equipment and hand-wash specialty items. Deep-clean and sanitize all kitchen surfaces, equipment, and dining areas.
  • Dispose of kitchen waste appropriately and keep disposal areas tidy.
  • Assist with receiving, storing, and rotating food supplies to ensure freshness and minimize waste.
  • Support our chefs with basic tasks like peeling vegetables, portioning ingredients, and prepping snacks.
  • Keep storage areas and the kitchen environment organized for smooth workflow.
  • Perform sweeping, mopping, and other general cleaning tasks to ensure a welcoming environment.

What You’ll Bring:


We value reliability, a positive attitude, and a keen eye for detail. While previous experience is a bonus, we are more interested in your commitment to excellence and your ability to work as part of a team.

  • Attention to detail and a commitment to cleanliness.
  • Ability to manage time effectively and work well in a fast-paced environment.
  • Strong communication skills and a willingness to help kitchen and nursery staff as needed.
  • Comfortable with tasks that involve standing, bending, and lifting.
  • A basic understanding of food hygiene and safety (training will be provided).
  • A "can-do" attitude and willingness to take on various tasks to support the nursery’s success.

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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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