Kitchen Porter


Company:	Emma Charlton
Salary:	£11,235.64 - £11,235.64
Hours:	Part-time
Location:	Newcastle upon Tyne, NE15 8HW
Working pattern:	On-site
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Jul 2026
Closing date:	9 Aug 2026

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Summary

Talbot House Children’s Charity are looking to recruit a dedicated Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team to ensure the smooth and efficient running of the kitchen and dining service for staff and pupils at Talbot House Children’s Charity.

The successful candidate will support the day-to-day operation of the kitchen by washing dishes, preparing and cleaning the dining area before and after meal service, maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene by assisting with general kitchen duties, and carrying out other reasonable tasks as requested by the Kitchen Manager and Kitchen Assistants to support the effective operation of the kitchen.

To apply, you may have previous experience in a school kitchen, restaurant or hospitality environment, however, while this is advantageous, it is not essential as training will be provided.

If you believe you have what it takes to become part of our fantastic team please apply.

Starting date: 1 September 2026, or as soon as possible, depending on your notice period.

Hours of work are: term time only, Monday to Friday, 9:15am to 1:30pm, with a 15 minute unpaid break.

Salary from: £11,235.64 per annum.

Working at the Charity you will:

+ receive death in service benefit, equal to 4 x basic salary.

+ receive many additional benefits such as employer assist programme (EAP), GP and physio access and more.

+ have the option of joining the Charity’s competitive pension scheme, matching contributions up to 6.75%.

+ work in a bright and modern environment, with ample parking and grounds.

+ be provided with meals while at work.be added to the DBS update service, paid for by the Charity.

+ be offered opportunities to undertake training and gain qualifications relevant to the role.

+ paid membership to Blue Light and membership to Charity Workers Discount.

If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on: 0191 229 0111 or email: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk

To apply please fully complete our application form, using the personal specification to help you complete the ‘Personal Statement’ section of the form. Applicants who read our Tips for Applicants document before completing this section of our application form are more likely to be offered an interview.

You will find our Tips for Applicants document and Application Form attached above. Please send your completed application form to: hr@talbothousecc.org.uk

We can only accept a Charity Application Form for this role. We are not able to accept CVs for any role. If you submit a CV it will not be reviewed. Please view our safer recruitment policy. Applicants should be aware that any relevant issues arising from their declarations and references will be addressed at interview.

Closing Date: Midnight, Sunday, 9 August 2026 (please note: we reserve the right to short list, interview and close this vacancy early, or extend the deadline, depending on the level of response).

Shortlisting: w/c Monday, 10 August 2026

If you have any queries regarding this position or the application process, please contact HR on 0191 229 0111 or email the HR Department at:

hr@talbothousecc.org.uk

Note: The Charity is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expect all staff to share this commitment. We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expect all staff to share this commitment (see full policy details on our website). This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants should be aware that the post will only be offered to successful candidates subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances and continued subscription to the DBS Update Service.

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