Work at The School of Artisan Food

The School of Artisan Food is dedicated to inspiring and helping people from all walks of life to learn about healthy, sustainable and delicious food. We offer a wide range of hands-on courses taught by world-class tutors, in a unique environment within the grounds of the beautiful Welbeck Estate in Nottinghamshire.

We are part of  the Welbeck Community, working alongside consultancies and technology companies, creative and artisan businesses, food producers, publishers, designers and artists.

The unique location offers all the benefits of easy access to the larger cities and towns of Sheffield, Chesterfield and Nottingham and is only a 15-minute drive to both the M1 and the A1.

Could you be a tutor or course technician at the School of Artisan Food? The School of Artisan Food is growing and our educational offer is expanding.

We would like to hear from skilled and experienced professionals from the artisan food world who would like to tutor and from those with the required culinary skills and enthusiasm to support our artisan food education offer as a course technician.  Email us your CV at info@schoolofartisanfood.org.

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Kitchen Porter

0.5FTE – 4 hours per day (14:00–18:00), 5 days per week over 7 days including some weekends

On site.

Application Process

To apply for this position, please send maximum 2-page CV and succinct cover letter explaining how you meet the person specification (included in the Role Description & Person Specification document below) to recruitment@welbeck.co.uk no later than 5pm on Tuesday 9th September 2025, however we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications ahead of the advertised deadline.

If you would like to discuss this post informally, please call Jenny Paxman, Chief Executive Officer, on 01909 532171 or email jenny.paxman@schoolofartisanfood.org.

Salary and benefits

Salary for this 0.5FTE post: £12,730.48 p.a.

Holiday entitlement: 33 days inclusive of bank holiday entitlement. The Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day bank holidays will form part of the Christmas closure period for all employees. The School will gift additional days leave to employees for the period following Boxing Day up to and including New Year’s Eve (Christmas closure). Days will be allocated based on normal days worked.

  • Contributory company pension plan
  • Opportunities to access School of Artisan Food courses, additional professional development opportunities, and to gain certifications
  • The Welbeck Card – 9% staff cash discount plus ‘savings points’ at Welbeck Farm Shop, The Harley Gallery and The Portland Collection
  • Access to various discounts across the estate throughout the year, including School of Artisan Food Friends and Family Discounts, and discounts at Welbeck Holiday Cottages, Cuckney House, and Lady Margaret Hall bookings
  • Opportunity to join Westfield Health
  • Employee bike scheme
  • Monthly free drink at The Welbeck Abbey Brewery on the last Friday of every month for all employees. Family and pets welcome!

Location

The School of Artisan Food, Lower Motor Yard, Welbeck, Nottinghamshire, S80 3LR

Role Description

The School of Artisan Food is a unique food education provider based on the Welbeck Estate in North Nottinghamshire. We attract students and customers from around the world to a wide range of food production courses and events. As a registered charity, we are committed to providing the widest possible access to our facilities.

We are seeking a dedicated and reliable Kitchen Porter to support our course technician and catering teams in maintaining the highest standards of cleanliness and organisation across our training kitchens and food preparation areas. This role is essential to the smooth running of our courses and events, ensuring that tutors, students, and guests experience a professional and hygienic environment.

The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a butchery environment, handling both handwashing and machine dishwashing duties, cleaning BBQs, washing pots, and maintaining surfaces and floors. 

***Own transport essential***

Duties

  • Wash up by hand and using dishwashing machines, ensuring all items are cleaned to a high standard and returned to their correct locations.
  • Clean BBQs, butchery pots, surfaces, floors, and other equipment as required, maintaining hygiene and safety standards at all times.
  • Assist with the receipt and storage of deliveries, including unpacking, stock rotation, and safe storage of ingredients and equipment.
  • Maintain cleanliness and order in all kitchen and food preparation areas, including butchery and BBQ zones.
  • Work collaboratively with the Course Technician and Catering teams to support course delivery and food education activities.
  • Follow all School hygiene, health & safety processes and procedures, including wearing appropriate uniform and PPE.
  • Participate in daily task allocation huddles and communicate effectively with colleagues to ensure smooth operations.
  • Embrace the physical demands of the role, including standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying items, and working independently.
  • Support other departments as needed, contributing to the overall success of The School of Artisan Food.

Kitchen Porter Job Description & Person Specification

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