Garden Centre Kitchen Porter

Hillier Nurseries Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 17,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Daytime hours

Full training

Employee discount 20%

50% off restaurant menu on shift

31 days annual leave

Free on-site parking

Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme

Company Christmas gifts

Free garden access & national deals

Job summary

Hillier Nurseries Limited is seeking a friendly Kitchen Porter for our Weyhill Garden Centre in Andover. You will assist with kitchen operations, washing dishes and maintaining hygiene, while supporting the kitchen team to ensure a memorable dining experience for customers.

This full-time permanent role is 37.5 hours per week on a rota including some weekends, with an hourly rate up to £12.71. We offer daytime hours, full training, staff discounts, and a range of employee benefits at the on-site

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes and maintain kitchen cleanliness.
• Support kitchen team with food preparation tasks as required.
• Keep kitchen area tidy and organized to ensure smooth operations.
• Assist with rota and weekend shifts as part of full-time pattern.

Job description

• Location: Andover, Hampshire, United Kingdom

Our Hillier Garden Centre at Weyhillis a popular destination for gardening enthusiasts, offering a wide range of plants, gifts and outdoor living products. Our on-site restaurant is a key part of the experience, providing our customers with delicious, freshly prepared dishes, cakes and beverages.

We are looking for a friendly and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to join our restaurant team and help create memorable dining experiences for our customers.

As a Kitchen Porter, you will assist with kitchen operations by washing dishes, maintaining cleanliness and hygiene standards, supporting the kitchen team with food preparation tasks, and ensuring the kitchen area remains tidy and organized. These responsibilities help ensure the restaurant runs smoothly and provides an excellent dining experience for customers.

This is a full-time permanent role, working 37.5 hours per week averaged over a two-week work pattern, worked on a rota basis and including some weekend working.

Hourly rate of pay up to £12.71 per hour. Actual pay will be determined in line with National Minimum Wage and National Living Wage requirements.

We offer;

• Sociable hours (daytime only)
• Full training
• Employee discount of 20%
• Discount of 50% on restaurant menu whilst on shift
• 31 days annual leave (pro-rata if part time)
• Free on-site parking
• Enhanced Employee Assistance Programme for both you and your immediate family, including free counselling onhealth, financial, legaland personal/family matters
• Company Christmas gifts (eligibility based on start date with Company)
• Free solo access to the Sir Harold Hillier Gardens, Romsey and deals at other gardens nationally

You will be joining a renowned and established family business of over 150 years, working in a fun and friendly environment with an amazing bunch of people.We also place great value on all our team members and how they contribute to the ongoing success and growth of our Company.

Please note that we will only consider candidates who are already located in the UK and have right to work status.

We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.