# Kitchen Porter

Occupation

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/kitchen-porter

A kitchen porter, also known as a dishwasher or kitchen assistant, handles the essential back-of-house cleaning and support tasks that keep a commercial kitchen running, primarily dishwashing and general cleaning and sanitation of equipment and surfaces. They assist with inventory support by unloading deliveries and restocking supplies, working closely with cooks and chefs as part of the kitchen team. This entry-level restaurant role emphasizes food safety compliance and reliable teamwork, and often serves as a starting point for those pursuing a culinary career.

Top skills: [Food Safety](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/food-safety), [Teamwork](https://career.thegoodapps.co/skills/teamwork)

## Career ladder

- Often comes from: often an entry point.
- Often leads to: [Prep Cook](https://career.thegoodapps.co/occupations/prep-cook)

## Similar roles

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