Kitchen assistant (20 hours part time)

BaxterStorey UK; Shirebrook; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement including bank hol

Birthday off

Volunteer days

Grandparent leave

Pension and life insurance

Free meals on shift

Training & development

Apprenticeships opportunities

Wellbeing hub

Cycle to work

Job summary

BaxterStorey UK is hiring a Kitchen Porter to support our kitchen team in a fast-paced environment. You will help maintain daily hygiene standards, assist with basic food preparation, and manage dishwashing and cleaning tasks across the kitchen.

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and a proactive approach to maintaining a clean and organised kitchen workflow with the support of the BaxterStorey values.

Qualifications

• Experience as a kitchen porter or similar role in hospitality.
• Ability to work quickly and maintain cleanliness to high standards.
• Good communication and stamina for busy kitchen environments.

Responsibilities

• Maintain daily hygiene standards in kitchen and food preparation areas (hygiene & cleanliness).
• Wash dishes, utensils and kitchen equipment.
• Assist with basic food preparation as directed by the chef.
• Control and store deliveries; stock rotation and organisation.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
• Assist with inventory management and waste/recycling duties.
• Support other kitchen staff during busy periods.

Skills

Kitchen porter experience

Attention to detail

Food safety basics

Tools

Cleaning equipment

Job description

Company Description

Benefits:

• Pro rataholiday including bank holidays
• Plus your birthday off
• 3 volunteering days
• 3 days grandparent leave
• 24 week’s enhanced maternity leave
• Secondary carerleave
• Wedding/commitment day leave
• Free meals on shift
• Bespoke training and development opportunities
• Apprenticeships opportunities for all experience levels
• Pension and life insurance
• Discounts available on our Perkbox app; high street shops, holidays & cinema
• Wellbeing hub
• Access to employee assistance programme
• Cycle to work scheme

Do you have a passion for maintaining a well organised, clean kitchen that runs like a well-oiled machine? Do you have stamina, good attention to detail and communication skills? Yes? Then this is the role for you. At Baxter Storey, we believe that creating a lasting impression for our customers is not possible without the support of the entire team, that’s why we’re looking for a Kitchen Porter who strives to exceed expectations at every turn. As a trailblazer in the hospitality industry, we are excited to open our doors to individuals who share our passion for exceptional experiences and creating unforgettable moments.

We believe that it is our people that set us apart, that’s why as a member of our team, you will be supported in an inclusive environment that encourages growth and celebrates diversity. We will invest in your development with ongoing training, to ensure that you have the skills and knowledge to thrive in your role, and we guarantee a good work-life balance, because we believe that people excel when they are given the space to take care of themselves.

If you are a Kitchen Porter who is enthusiastic and thrives in a harmonious and collaborative team, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

As a Kitchen Porter, your responsibilities will include:

1. Maintain daily hygiene standards in the kitchen and food preparation areas
2. Control and put away daily stock deliveries
3. Wash dishes, utensils, and kitchen equipment
4. Assist in basic food preparation tasks as directed by the chef
5. Clean and sanitise work surfaces, floors, and walls
6. Empty and clean waste bins
7. Organise and store cleaning supplies
8. Assist with unloading delivery vehicles when necessary
9. Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations
10. Report any faulty equipment or maintenance issues to the supervisor
11. Assist in inventory management and stock rotation
12. Maintain a clean and tidy changing area and staff facilities
13. Support other kitchen staff during busy periods

Additional Information

For almost 20 years, for every client, in every location (whether that’s an office, stadium, cathedral or university), we have created beautiful spaces, exciting menus and friendly teams, so that each and every customer can have the hospitality experience they deserve.

We need the brightest and the best to join us to make this all possible. We will support you to create your hospitality legacy and build a career that you are proud of.

Our drive and belief in our people, means that we always strive to supercharge our team’s careers. ‘Better’ is a daily habit that sits deep within our DNA, meaning learning will be front and centre of your experience working with us.

Join us, and be part of the food revolution!

BaxterStorey Values:

ALWAYS VISIONARY

We strive for better, we never settle, never compromise, never follow. We lead the way, blazing our own trail.

WHOLEHEARTEDLY POSITIVE

We are up-beat, motivating and inspiring. Our love for what we do radiates through our food, and is amplified by our people.

CREATIVELY COLLABORATIVE

We embrace our differences to push creativity and we work together to be better.

FOREVER CONSCIOUS

We work together as a team to lead by example, protecting the planet and supporting local communities.

Interested? Even if you don’t meet all requirements, we’d like to hear from you. If you are motivated and hungry to learn, we can work together to develop your potential.

We are proud to be an inclusive employer and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We celebrate individuality and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We encourage applications from people of all ages, abilities, gender identities, sexual orientations, races, religions, and socio-economic backgrounds.

BaxterStorey is committed to encouraging equity, diversity, and inclusion (ED&I) among our workforce and aim for our workforce to be truly representative of all sections of society, and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To support our commitment to this we have set ourselves an ambition to ‘set the standard and to be recognised for having the most inclusive culture in hospitality’.

Join us and bring your unique perspective to our team.