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name: kitchen-porter
description: "Occupational skill for the role 'kitchen porter' (also: dish washer, kitchen hand, KP, pot and pan washer, kitchen steward). Use when the user asks for typical kitchen porter work such as: Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.; Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.; Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition."
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# Kitchen Porter

Kitchen porters wash and clean kitchen areas, including pots, pans, utensils, cutlery and dishes. They prepare the kitchen area before service, and receive and store supplies.

## Core workflow

1. Wash dishes, glassware, flatware, pots, or pans, using dishwashers or by hand.
2. Place clean dishes, utensils, or cooking equipment in storage areas.
3. Maintain kitchen work areas, equipment, or utensils in clean and orderly condition.
4. Stock supplies, such as food or utensils, in serving stations, cupboards, refrigerators, or salad bars.
5. Sweep or scrub floors.
6. Clean garbage cans with water or steam.
7. Sort and remove trash, placing it in designated pickup areas.
8. Clean or prepare various foods for cooking or serving.

## How to use this skill

- Read [references/profile.md](references/profile.md) for the occupation profile and scope.
- Consult [references/tasks.md](references/tasks.md) for the full task and activity inventory.
- Check [references/skills.md](references/skills.md) for essential vs. optional competences.
- Check [references/tools.md](references/tools.md) for the software commonly used in this role.

## Key competences (essential)

- carry out stock rotation
- clean kitchen equipment
- clean surfaces
- comply with food safety and hygiene
- ensure cleanliness of food preparation area
- follow procedures to control substances hazardous to health
- handle chemical cleaning agents
- handle glassware
- handover the food preparation area
- maintain a safe, hygienic and secure working environment
- operate dishwashing machine
- report on possible equipment hazards
- work in a hospitality team

## Hot technologies

- Microsoft Windows
- Facebook

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*Sources: ESCO v1.2.1 (http://data.europa.eu/esco/occupation/f756fdab-7726-4c48-bfcc-94ff8810fc08), O*NET 30.3 (35-9021.00). See manifest.json for licensing/attribution.*