Cafe Kitchen Porter — Fast-Paced, Clean & Essential Support

Bob & Berts; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Bob & Berts is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our busy coffee shop team. You will be the backbone of the kitchen, supporting chefs and baristas to ensure clean crockery, a sanitary kitchen, and well-managed food waste.

Customer-facing with a friendly service mindset, you will help create a welcoming experience for every guest. The role involves Monday–Friday shifts finishing by 6.30pm, with weekend shifts also finishing by 6.30pm—the kitchen closes earlier than late-night hours.

Qualifications

• Proven record of punctuality and reliability.
• Able to stand for long periods, in a warm environment, and lift heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Providing excellent, friendly customer service at all times as a key contact for customers.
• Operating the industrial dishwasher and ensuring crockery is washed, dried, and restocked quickly.
• Cleaning and sanitising work surfaces, walls, floors, and food preparation areas.
• Assisting with basic food prep when needed.
• Emptying kitchen bins and sorting waste for recycling/disposal.
• Receiving deliveries and organising stockroom and walk-in fridges.
• Following health, safety and hygiene regulations including COSHH.
• Maintaining cleanliness of cafe seating area, staff rooms, or public restrooms if requested.

Skills

Reliability

Physical stamina

Team player

Speed and efficiency

Cafe/hospitality experience

Job description

Bob & Berts is seeking a reliable Kitchen Porter to join our busy coffee shop team. You will be the backbone of the kitchen, supporting chefs and baristas to ensure clean crockery, a sanitary kitchen, and well-managed food waste.

Customer-facing with a friendly service mindset, you will help create a welcoming experience for every guest. The role involves Monday–Friday shifts finishing by 6.30pm, with weekend shifts also finishing by 6.30pm—the kitchen closes earlier than late-night hours.