FULL TIME
L-IMSIDA, MALTA
SHIFT
14 October 2026
Ref: 455090

Kitchen porter required to maintain cleanliness of kitchen areas, wash dishes and equipment, and assist kitchen staff with basic food preparation and deliveries.

The selected candidate will be responsible for washing dishes, pots, pans, utensils and kitchen equipment, either by hand or using industrial dishwashing machines, and returning clean items to their correct storage locations. Duties include cleaning kitchen surfaces, floors, walls, fridges, freezers and storage areas in line with food hygiene standards; emptying bins and disposing of waste correctly, including separation of recyclable materials; receiving and storing deliveries of food and supplies, checking quantities and rotating stock on a first-in, first-out basis; and assisting chefs with basic food preparation tasks such as peeling, washing and portioning. The candidate will also be expected to set up and break down kitchen stations before and after service, report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues to the head chef, and comply at all times with HACCP, health and safety, and food hygiene regulations. Requirements: physically fit and able to stand for extended periods and lift moderate loads; willing to work shifts including evenings, weekends and public holidays; able to work quickly under pressure as part of a team; basic communication skills in English; no formal qualifications required as full training will be provided; previous kitchen experience will be considered an asset.

Profiles

Competencies

Cook or heat up meat, fish, vegetables, ...
Prepare dishes for service (presentation, composition, finish...)
Wash and clean fruit and vegetables
Maintain and clean work station and kitchen utensils
Dose and mix ingredients
Package and label preparations and products (production and use-by dates). Store them in cold store, pantry...
Prepare work surface and kitchen utensils. Switch on appliances (ovens, hot-plates...)
Prepare meat and fish (clean, cut, bind up, wrap...)
Receive and check goods. Store goods in cold-storage room or pantry
Manage stock; record shortages; place orders
Air the rooms
Dust & clean floors, carpets, furniture and objects. Ventilate rooms
Dust, sort out waste and empty dustbins
Maintain and store cleaning materials. Check stock of products
Clean and maintain tools
Clean floors and furniture
Do the dishes and stow them away. Tidy and clean the kitchen and sanitary facilities
Clean toilets and kitchens. Fill towel and soap dispenser
Clean and dry glass surfaces, borders and frames
Prepare cleaning agents and equipment. Mark out slippery areas
Prepare materials and cleaning products (wiper, rod, ladder). Demarcation of work place/working zone

Past Experience

Occupation

Experience(months)

CLEANERS AND HELPERS IN OFFICES, HOTELS AND OTHER ESTABLISHMENTS

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Kitchen Porter

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