Hospitality & Food Service · Entry-Level (0–2 yrs)

Dishwasher / Kitchen Porter Resume

This sample shows how a kitchen porter can describe dishwashing, cleaning and support during busy service. A resume for this role should make safe work habits, pace, teamwork and any relevant kitchen equipment or training easy to spot.

Summary

Kitchen porter with about one year of experience in small restaurant kitchens. Handles dishwashing, cleaning and basic preparation while keeping work areas orderly during service. Familiar with commercial dishwashers and routine food hygiene practices.

Experience

Kitchen Porter at Cedar Spoon Kitchen (2023 – Present) - Loaded and unloaded the commercial dishwasher through dinner service, keeping clean plates and pans ready for the team. - Cleaned prep surfaces and floors between tasks using the kitchen's hygiene routine. - Sorted glassware, cutlery and cookware after washing, reducing the number of items misplaced during busy shifts. Kitchen Assistant at Hearthside Cafe (2022 – 2023) - Cleared dishes and separated food waste during lunch shifts, helping keep work and dining areas tidy. - Washed vegetables and peeled basic ingredients for the cook before service.

Education

Secondary School Certificate — Willowbank Learning Centre (2022)

Skills

Dishwashing
Kitchen cleaning
Food hygiene
Commercial dishwasher operation
Waste handling
Basic food preparation
Sorting cookware
Safe lifting
Teamwork

Training

• Basic food hygiene course • Safe chemical handling induction

Equipment

• Commercial dishwasher • Dish racks and cleaning tools

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Action verbs

WashedSanitizedCleanedSortedClearedRestockedAssisted

How to write a Dishwasher / Kitchen Porter resume

Put kitchen tasks first

Lead with dishwashing, cleaning, waste handling and any basic preparation you have done. Name the equipment you used, such as a commercial dishwasher, and describe the kinds of shifts or tasks you handled. If your experience comes from helping at a family event or community kitchen, label it honestly and explain what you did.

Show safe work habits

Mention practical routines such as separating clean and dirty items, following product labels for cleaning chemicals, and keeping floors clear. List food hygiene or safe chemical handling training if you have it, with the course name and date. Requirements vary by employer and location, so do not claim a certificate is mandatory unless the job advert says so.

Use modest, clear results

A result can be as simple as keeping clean plates available through a service or helping a prep area stay orderly. Use a number only if you can explain how you counted it, such as shifts worked or racks handled. Avoid claims like zero breakage or passing an inspection unless you know those results were measured and were your responsibility.

Explain short or informal work

Include seasonal shifts, part-time work and informal kitchen help when they show relevant tasks. Use accurate dates and a brief description; you do not need to hide a short job or invent a reason for leaving. Leave out unrelated hobbies and equipment you have not used. If you have a gap, a short line about relevant training or caregiving can provide context.

Questions about this role

How long should a kitchen porter resume be?

For a first kitchen job or a short work history, one page is usually enough. Include recent relevant work, practical skills, and any useful training. If you have more experience, include additional relevant roles while keeping descriptions brief. Follow any format instructions in the job advert.

What can I include if I have no kitchen experience?

Show cleaning, dishwashing, stock handling or teamwork from other jobs, volunteering, family responsibilities or community activities. Be clear about where the experience came from and what you did. You can also mention that you are ready to learn the workplace's hygiene and cleaning routines, but avoid claiming professional kitchen experience you do not have.

Should I list part-time or seasonal kitchen work?

Yes, if it helps show relevant experience. Give the title, workplace type and dates, and describe the tasks you handled. Part-time and seasonal work can show you have worked through busy periods. If several short jobs are similar, you can group them by type of work as long as the dates and employers remain clear.

Which certificates or languages should I list?

List food hygiene, food safety, chemical handling or first aid training you have actually completed, along with the course date if known. Certificate names and requirements vary by country and employer, so use the name shown on your certificate and check the advert for specific requirements. Add languages you can use at work and describe your level honestly.