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Kitchen Porter jobs are open across restaurants, hotels, catering companies, and institutional food service, at every level from entry-level to lead, with specializations in high-volume banquet support, fine dining prep assistance, and healthcare or school cafeteria operations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Delaware North Travel is hiring a full-time and part-time Porter to join our team at [UNIT NAME] in [CITY, STATE]. As a Porter, you will be responsible for receiving, maintaining, and storing front and back of house restaurant supplies and step into other kitchen roles as needed to support the team's overall success.
Responsibilities
- Monitor all deliveries to the unit and properly analyze invoices and quality and quantity of products. Inspect all products upon delivery for quality, temperature, and condition.
- Report any faulty or incorrect deliveries immediately to the manager.
- Receive, open, unpack, and stock new or transferred restaurant supplies to their appropriate shelves, racks, tables, and service stations, storing them safely and securely.
- Perform proper rotation of all food and beverage products upon receipt-first in first out mentality.
- Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggest alternative courses of action.
- Properly handles and stores all chemicals received.
- Clean and maintain storage and delivery areas; ensure all kitchen and dining room equipment is clean, sanitary, and in good repair.
- Maintain receiving log by competently tracking all deliveries and missing items.
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Return dirty dishes, silverware, glassware, and linen to the dishwashing area, wash, and sort appropriately.
- Break down boxes and dispose of them properly.
- Be able to perform opening, mid and closing duties as outlined by management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree; one to three months of previous stock clerk/steward or related experience and/or training highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to multitask but remain organized.
- Must have strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking for the entire length of shift.
- Frequently required to reach, pull, push, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
Overview -
Delaware North Travel is hiring a full-time and part-time Porter to join our team at [UNIT NAME] in [CITY, STATE]. As a Porter, you will be responsible for receiving, maintaining, and storing front and back of house restaurant supplies and step into other kitchen roles as needed to support the team's overall success.
Responsibilities
- Monitor all deliveries to the unit and properly analyze invoices and quality and quantity of products. Inspect all products upon delivery for quality, temperature, and condition.
- Report any faulty or incorrect deliveries immediately to the manager.
- Receive, open, unpack, and stock new or transferred restaurant supplies to their appropriate shelves, racks, tables, and service stations, storing them safely and securely.
- Perform proper rotation of all food and beverage products upon receipt-first in first out mentality.
- Keep immediate supervisor fully informed of all problems or unusual matters of significance and take prompt corrective action where necessary or suggest alternative courses of action.
- Properly handles and stores all chemicals received.
- Clean and maintain storage and delivery areas; ensure all kitchen and dining room equipment is clean, sanitary, and in good repair.
- Maintain receiving log by competently tracking all deliveries and missing items.
- Take inventory or examine merchandise to identify items to be reordered or replenished.
- Return dirty dishes, silverware, glassware, and linen to the dishwashing area, wash, and sort appropriately.
- Break down boxes and dispose of them properly.
- Be able to perform opening, mid and closing duties as outlined by management.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or general education degree; one to three months of previous stock clerk/steward or related experience and/or training highly preferred; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Basic math skills with the ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.
- Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
- Ability to multitask but remain organized.
- Must have strong attention to detail and record-keeping skills.
Physical Requirements
- Constant standing and walking for the entire length of shift.
- Frequently required to reach, pull, push, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
- Regularly lift or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift or move up to 100 pounds.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in kitchen porter jobs.
- Ability to stand and work on your feet for eight or more hours per shift
- Experience operating commercial dishwashing machines and sanitizing equipment
- Knowledge of proper chemical handling, dilution ratios, and storage procedures
- Valid food handler certificate or willingness to obtain one before starting
- Ability to lift and carry heavy pots, sheet pans, and supply deliveries
- Familiarity with FIFO stock rotation and basic kitchen cleanliness standards
Tips for Your Kitchen Porter Job Search
List every kitchen environment you've worked in
Your resume should name the specific kitchen settings you've handled, whether that's a hotel banquet kitchen, a fast-casual restaurant, or a hospital cafeteria. Hiring chefs want to see the volume and pace you're used to, not just a generic list of duties.
Get your food handler card before applying
Many kitchen porter postings require a valid food handler certificate before your first shift. Having it in hand removes a hiring barrier and signals you're ready to start immediately, which matters a lot for employers filling high-turnover roles fast.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists kitchen porter openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that match your shift availability
Kitchen porter shifts are split unevenly across early mornings, late nights, and split-shifts around service times. Filter openings by shift type or note your exact availability in your application to avoid being screened out for a schedule mismatch.
Prepare for a working interview, not just questions
Many kitchens assess kitchen porters through a trial shift rather than a formal interview. Know how to demonstrate dish machine operation, correct chemical dilution ratios, and proper pot-scrubbing technique, because you may be evaluated hands-on from day one.
Follow up the day after your trial shift
After a trial or in-person interview, send a brief message to the kitchen manager the next day confirming your interest and availability. Most candidates don't follow up at this level, and a short, direct note can tip a close decision in your favor.
Kitchen Porter Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most kitchen porters?
The most active employers for kitchen porters right now are Areas, Starbucks, and Delaware North, and the most openings are in Illinois, New York, and Kentucky, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hotel groups, contract catering companies, and healthcare food service operators tend to post the highest volumes of kitchen porter roles consistently throughout the year.
How do you become a kitchen porter?
Start by obtaining a food handler certificate, which most employers require before your first shift and which you can complete in a single day through a state-approved program. Build foundational knowledge of commercial kitchen cleaning standards, chemical safety, and equipment operation. Apply to entry-level postings at hotels, restaurants, or catering companies and expect an on-the-job trial shift as part of the hiring process.
Can you get hired as a kitchen porter with no experience?
Yes, kitchen porter roles are among the most accessible entry points into the food service industry precisely because employers train on the job. Demonstrating physical stamina, reliability, and a willingness to follow instruction carries more weight than a prior work history. Getting your food handler card ahead of time and applying to high-volume venues that have ongoing staffing needs gives you the best chance of landing a first role quickly.
What does the kitchen porter interview process look like?
Most kitchen porter hiring processes are brief and practical. You'll typically have a short conversation with a kitchen manager or head chef covering your availability, physical capability, and familiarity with cleaning chemicals and dishwashing equipment. Many employers follow the conversation with a trial shift, where they observe your pace, attitude, and ability to keep up with service demands before making a final offer.
Where can I find and apply to kitchen porter jobs?
You can find and apply to kitchen porter jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from employers across the United States. Search for roles that match your location, shift availability, and experience level, then apply directly to each listing that fits your situation.
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