Kitchen Porter

HR Duo; Bagshot; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

Longacres Garden Centre is looking for a Kitchen Porter to join a busy café team at the Bagshot store. The role focuses on maintaining a clean, tidy kitchen environment and supporting kitchen staff in a fast-paced setting.

Ideal candidates will have good English, personal hygiene, knowledge of food hygiene, and prior kitchen or café floor experience. Training and development opportunities are offered within a supportive team.

Qualifications

• Good verbal and written English communication skills and eligibility to work in the UK.
• Good personal appearance and hygiene.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene.
• Previous experience working in the kitchen and café floor.

Responsibilities

• Clean crockery, plates and equipment for the chef.
• Wash up, clean and clear all kitchen areas.
• Unload and store deliveries.
• Empty bins, sweep and mop kitchen floors.
• Ensure all equipment is clean and put away correctly.
• Support the kitchen staff when needed.

Skills

English communication

Personal appearance

Food hygiene knowledge

Kitchen/café experience

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Kitchen Porter to join our outstanding café team and become part of our very busy, well-established café, your role will be to work alongside our kitchen team ensure the kitchen operates smoothly by creating a clean and tidy environment

If you are looking for a new challenge then come and join the team, our kitchen is fast paced where no two days are the same, we are looking for Kitchen porters from all levels and backgrounds.

Longacres Garden Centre aims to be the destination of choice for garden enthusiasts, offering exceptional service and high-quality products at competitive prices. Established in 1979 as a family‑run business, Longacres has grown to include six stores across the South East of England, employing over 700 staff in 2025. As a growing company, we provide ample opportunities for personal development and learning within a supportive, inclusive, and friendly team environment. We are deeply committed to our loyal customers, delivering high quality products while maintaining affordability. Guided by our core values - trust and integrity, family, teamwork, accountability, and retail excellence - we strive to continuously enhance the customer experience and foster lasting relationships.

• Free onsite parking
• Training and development with opportunities to forge a career with us

Store: Bagshot

Hours: Dependent on business needs

Key Responsibilities and Duties

• You will clean the crockery, plates and equipment for our chef
• Washing up, cleaning and clearing all kitchen areas
• You will unload and put away deliveries
• You will empty bins, sweep and mop all kitchen floors
• You will ensure all equipment is clean and put away correctly
• You will support the kitchen staff when needed

Key Skills and Competencies

• Good verbal and written English communication skills are essential as well as eligibility to work in the UK.
• Good personal appearance and hygiene.
• Basic knowledge of food hygiene.
• Previous experience working in the kitchen and café floor.

Additional Information

Number of positions: 1

Contact

Name: Recruitment Team

Phone: [phone]

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