Kitchen Porter

CRS Adventures Ltd; Ashburton; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free park entry

Food discount 20%

Discounted camping

Bike park access

Job summary

CRS Adventures Ltd at River Dart Country Park, Ashburton, Devon, is looking for a Kitchen Porter. You will assist the kitchen team with washing dishes, maintaining cleanliness, and helping with basic food preparation while ensuring hygiene standards are met.

The role is variable hours including evenings, weekends and holidays. No formal qualifications are required as training is provided; benefits include park entry on days off, a 20% food discount, discounted camping for you and family, and

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; training provided.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Good physical stamina for long periods of standing and lifting.
• Team player with a positive attitude.
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends and holidays.
• Basic hygiene and cleanliness understanding.
• Knowledge of food safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Wash dishes, utensils, pots and pans efficiently.
• Keep kitchen surfaces, floors and storage areas clean.
• Assist with basic food preparation when needed.
• Unload deliveries and store ingredients properly.
• Support chefs and kitchen staff as required.
• Help ensure HACCP and hygiene standards are met.
• Take care of waste disposal and general cleanups.

Skills

Fast-paced environment

Physical stamina

Team player

Hygiene knowledge

Flexible schedule

Kitchen/kitchen-hospitality experience

Food safety knowledge

Basic knife skills

Job description

Job Title: Kitchen Porter
Location: River Dart Country Park, Ashburton Devon TQ13 7NP
Reports to: Head Chef / Catering Manager
Job Type: Variable hours
Pay: Wage per hour dependent on age, qualifications and experience.
Interview Dates: By arrangement.

Job Overview

A Kitchen Porter assists in maintaining a clean, organized, and efficient kitchen.
They support chefs and kitchen staff by handling basic tasks, ensuring hygiene
standards are met, and helping with food preparation when needed.

Key Responsibilities

• Washing dishes, utensils, pots, and pans
• Keeping kitchen surfaces, floors, and storage areas clean and sanitized
• Assisting with basic food preparation (e.g., peeling vegetables, chopping
• Taking out rubbish and managing waste disposal
• Unloading deliveries and storing ingredients properly
• Ensuring compliance with food safety and hygiene standards (e.g., HACCP)
• Supporting chefs and other kitchen staff as required

Requirements & Skills

• No formal qualifications required (training provided)
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Good physical stamina (standing for long periods, lifting items)
• Team player with a positive attitude
• Basic understanding of hygiene and cleanliness
• Flexibility to work evenings, weekends, and holidays
• Previous experience in a kitchen or hospitality setting
• Knowledge of food safety regulations
• Basic knife skills or food prep experience

The successful candidate will benefit from:

• Free entry to the park on your days off.
• 20% food discount.
• Discounted camping for you and your family.
• Free use of Dartmoor Bike Park.

OPENING TIMES

Park is open 10am - dusk on selected dates. Last entry 3pm.