Kitchen Assistant

Bourton Hall Ltd; Rugby; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 19,000; Full time

Job summary

Bourton Hall Ltd invites applications for a casual Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter to join a hardworking kitchen team in a beautiful estate setting. This entry-level role involves dishwashing, basic prep, and assisting skilled chefs, with structured training and ongoing development.

Ideal for someone eager to learn, reliable, and ready to grow in a fast-paced, supportive kitchen environment at Bourton Hall.

Qualifications

• No experience required — full training provided.
• Strong work ethic and willingness to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning the kitchen to prepare for the next day.
• Maintaining food storage areas, fridges and freezers.
• Receiving deliveries and organizing stock.
• Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, pans and kitchen equipment.
• Loading and unloading the dishwasher.
• Removing kitchen waste and disposing safely.
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment such as cookers and mixers.
• Assisting with basic food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping).
• Supporting the kitchen team during service.

Job description

We are looking for a Casual Kitchen Assistant / Kitchen Porter to join our hardworking and friendly kitchen team.

While this role involves physical work and dishwashing, it also offers a genuine opportunity to start your culinary journey. We are a from-scratch kitchen, and you’ll be working alongside classically trained, skilled chefs who are passionate about food and developing people.

If you’re reliable, team-focused, and keen to learn, this could be the perfect first step into a professional kitchen.

What to Expect From Us

• A strong commitment to training and development within the wider group
• Regular progression opportunities and salary reviews in line with the industry
• A supportive, professional, and enjoyable working environment

We expect our teams to work hard and be committed, but we also believe enjoying your job is just as important.

Our ideal candidate will be:

• Happy to work longer hours during the busy summer months
• Eager to learn, ideally with an interest in food
• A team player with a positive attitude
• Ready to work in a fun, fast paced and proactive kitchen

Key Responsibilities

• Cleaning the kitchen to ensure it is ready for the next day
• Maintaining food storage areas, including fridges and freezers
• Receiving deliveries and organising stock correctly
• Washing dishes, cutlery, pots, pans, and kitchen equipment
• Loading and unloading the dishwasher
• Removing kitchen waste and disposing of it safely
• Cleaning and maintaining kitchen equipment such as cookers and food mixers
• Supporting chefs with basic food preparation (washing, peeling, chopping ingredients)
• Assisting the kitchen team as required during service

Requirements

• No experience necessary – full training will be provided
• A strong work ethic and willingness to learn
• Ability to work as part of a team

If you’re looking to get your foot in the door of a professional kitchen and learn from experienced chefs while being part of a supportive team, we’d love to hear from you.

Surrounded by twelve acres of gardens, woodland & parkland, and endowed with stunning views across rolling Warwickshire countryside, you will find the striking Italianate-style mansion and a former Catholic chapel of Bourton Hall. Our country house boasts a wealth of history and character, with multiple reception rooms, bars and ceremony options, as well as 21 luxurious bedrooms including our gorgeous Honeymoon Suite, The Lady Bourton.

Our beautiful wedding venue had its first wedding in 2020 and has been offering dream weddings ever since. Part of the Country House Weddings portfolio of hand-picked wedding venues, with more than 30 years of experience offering perfect weddings to couples, our exclusive-use, all-inclusive wedding packages take care of your wedding day from start to finish, overseen by our expert team.

From specialist wedding Chefs, experienced Personal Wedding Managers and a fantastic wait team, to knowledgeable grounds teams and passionate housekeepers, our teams pride themselves on providing a top-quality service that helps make our weddings a success.