About Us
At Holt Garden Centre, our restaurant is a bustling hub for visitors looking to relax and enjoy delicious, fresh food. We pride ourselves on maintaining excellent standards of service, and our kitchen team is at the very heart of that operation. We are looking for a reliable, hard-working Kitchen Porter to join our team and help keep our kitchen running like clockwork.
The Role
As a Kitchen Porter, you are the backbone of the kitchen. Your main priority will be ensuring the chefs have everything they need to deliver great food, while maintaining a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensuring all crockery, cutlery, glassware, and kitchen utensils are washed efficiently and kept fully stocked.
- Assisting with basic food prep duties when required by the kitchen team.
- Operating the commercial dishwasher and managing the pot-wash area.
- Maintaining strict cleanliness and hygiene standards across the kitchen, including deep-cleaning equipment and floors.
- Ensuring waste management and recycling procedures are followed correctly.
- Safely receiving and organizing food and equipment deliveries.
About You
No previous kitchen experience? No problem. We value attitude, reliability, and teamwork above all else.
What we are looking for:
- A high standard of personal hygiene and pride in your work.
- A strong work ethic with the ability to keep up the pace during busy lunch rushes.
- A team player who is happy to lend a hand wherever needed.
- Good communication skills and a positive, "can-do" attitude.
- Flexibility to work weekends and bank holidays as part of the team rota.
What We Offer
- Competitive rate of pay.
- Great work-life balance (daytime hours only—no late nights!).
- Generous staff discount across our garden centre and restaurant.
- A friendly, supportive, and energetic working environment.
- Full training provided, including food safety and health & safety standards.
Pay: From £12.71 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Work Location: In person
