Kitchen Porter

ASK Italian Restaurants Limited; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 20,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Training

Discounts on meals/food & drinks

Free Meals on shift

Inclusive Dress Code Policy

Paid Holidays

Pension Contributions

Christmas Day Off

Employee Hub & benefits platform

Early wage access via Stream

Well-being & GP support

Lifestyle brand discounts

Community volunteering day

Job summary

ASK Italian Restaurants Limited is seeking a Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant / Assistant Chef in the United Kingdom. You’ll support kitchen operations, assist with food preparation, and help keep the kitchen clean and safe to high standards.

The role offers an hourly rate up to £14.21, with benefits and a range of staff perks including training, free meals on shift, generous discounts, and early wage access.

Qualifications

• Passion: love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian.
• Hospitality: welcoming attitude, making customers feel at home.
• Teamwork: work well in fast-paced environments with attention to detail.
• Behaviour: bring authenticity, empathy, respect, and strong service standards.

Skills

Passion for people

Hospitality

Teamwork

Behaviour

Job description

Role: Kitchen Porter / Kitchen Assistant / Assistant Chef

Pay: Up to £14.21 per hour, including benefits.

Hourly Rate breakdown:

Up to £12.71 per hour, plus £1.50 per hour tronc average.

At ASK Italian, our people are the heart of our restaurants. ASK Factor is our philosophy, who we are, and showcases our inclusive and full-hearted personality. We’re a diverse group of individuals, brought together by our shared passion for delivering excellent food and service.

We support everyone in their own journey, and value each person’s unique background and experience to create our incredible ASK Italian teams!

We live and breathe the ASK Factor and use its core values to guide everything we do:

• Heartfelt: We love what we do and believe in what we say.
• Respectful: We care about how we make people feel and our impact on the world around us.
• Generous: We’ll go that extra mile to make a difference.
• Spirited: We’re determined, always moving forward to be the best we can be.

As a Kitchen Porter at ASK Italian, you'll receive:

• Comprehensive Training: Full training and career development opportunities available through our award-winning Journey programme.
• Generous Discounts: 50% off at ASK Italian and Zizzi restaurants, including drinks.
• Free Meals: Enjoy complimentary meals on shift, with access to a discounted menu.
• Inclusive Dress Code Policy: Part dress code provided, including shoes.
• Paid Holidays: 28 days paid holiday, pro-rata.
• Pension Contributions
• Christmas Day Off: Our restaurants are closed, giving you the freedom to celebrate as you choose.
• Employee Hub: Access to our online platform where you can manage your schedule, request holidays, and access various benefits, including:
• Early wage access through Stream
• Well-being and GP support for you and your family
• Discounts on lifestyle brands, including gyms, cinemas, and travel
• Community Volunteering: 1 paid day per year to volunteer in your local food bank.
• A Welcoming Team Environment: Be part of a team that values collaboration, inclusivity, and mutual respect. Create memorable experiences and make friends for life.

What We Ask of You: As an ASK Italian Kitchen Porter, we value:

• Passion: A love for people, diverse cultures, food, and all things Italian.
• Hospitality: A welcoming attitude, making every customer feel at home.
• Teamwork: The ability to work well in a fast-paced environment, with attention to detail and a commitment to excellent service and standards.
• Behaviour: Every team member is encouraged to bring their authentic selves to work, demonstrating empathy, respect, and a dedication to delivering exceptional food and service to all customers.