Kitchen Porter
👤 For candidates
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Learn to operate commercial dishwashing and cleaning machines
- ›Develop basic digital inventory and stock tracking skills
- ›Stay updated on new kitchen hygiene technologies
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For employers
🔄 Alternatives
Automate dishwashing to reduce manual workload
Track kitchen supplies and automate reordering
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachRoutine tasks automatable, but human adaptability and teamwork still essential
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Automate supply ordering and waste reporting
Coordinate kitchen staff and shift communications
Food Preparation Workers
O*NET 35-2021.00
Top Skills
Job Description
Automation Risk
Many core tasks, such as dishwashing, cleaning, and waste management, are highly routine and increasingly automatable with commercial kitchen technology and robotics. However, tasks requiring teamwork, real-time support for cooks, and adherence to dynamic hygiene protocols still require human presence and adaptability, limiting full automation in the near term.
Task analysis
- Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment using industrial dishwashers or by hand.
- Clean and sanitize kitchen surfaces, floors, and waste bins to maintain hygiene standards.
- Sort and dispose of kitchen waste and recycling in accordance with regulations.
- Organize and store kitchen equipment and supplies in designated areas.
- Assist cooks and kitchen staff by providing needed items and supporting food preparation.
- Follow health, safety, and food hygiene regulations at all times.
- Communicate with team members to ensure efficient kitchen operations.
- Receive and unpack deliveries of kitchen supplies and ingredients.
Occupational Classification
UK Salary Benchmark
Food and beverage service activities · ONS ASHE 2024 annual earnings
👤 For Candidates
AI & future-of-work guidance
🤖 Enhance with AI
- ›Learn to operate commercial dishwashing and cleaning machines
- ›Develop basic digital inventory and stock tracking skills
- ›Stay updated on new kitchen hygiene technologies
📈 Disruption outlook
% risk of significant disruption
🎓 Learn now
📚 For full-time, part-time & evening courses on the Isle of Man, visit University College Isle of Man (UCM)
🏢 For Employers
Strategic hiring options & technology alternatives
🔄 Alternatives
Automate dishwashing to reduce manual workload
Track kitchen supplies and automate reordering
⚡ Recommendation
🔀 Hybrid approachRoutine tasks automatable, but human adaptability and teamwork still essential
Microsoft Copilot & M365
Automate supply ordering and waste reporting
Coordinate kitchen staff and shift communications
Key Skills
Knowledge Areas
O*NET Competency Skills
Alternative Career Paths
Supports chefs with basic food preparation and kitchen organization.
Maintains cleanliness and hygiene in hotel or hospitality environments.
Assists with food service and event catering setup and cleanup.
Handles goods receiving, storage, and dispatch in warehouse settings.
Also Consider
🔥 Hot Technologies
In-demand tools for this occupation (O*NET)
Work Activities
General work activities from O*NET
- Getting Information
- Making Decisions and Solving Problems
- Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
- Performing General Physical Activities
- Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
- Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
- Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
- Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
- Handling and Moving Objects
- Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
- Monitoring Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
- Training and Teaching Others
- Coaching and Developing Others
- Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Materials
Anthropic Economic Index
Real-world AI adoption data from millions of Claude conversations · Dataset ↗
Observed Claude Usage
0%
of conversations
Classic Auto. Risk
87%
Frey & Osborne
Job Zone
1/5
Little prep
O*NET Median Salary
£19k
US ref. $24k · fx 0.79
Occupational family: Food Preparation and Serving Related
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