Kitchen Porter

Fiskars Group; Barlaston; Hybrid; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite gym

Staff discount (World of Wedgwood)

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

Fiskars Group is seeking a Kitchen Porter for the Wedgwood Tea Room in the World of Wedgwood, Barlaston. The role backs the Head Chef in daily kitchen operations, focusing on cleanliness and logistics within a back-of-house setting. You will work part-time, 15 hours per week, typically 10:00am–6:00pm with weekends, and occasional evenings.

No fixed salary is stated; training is provided to cover duties. This role includes benefits and industry-standard compensation in line with local market

Qualifications

• Be motivated and have a ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team.
• Ideally have an understanding of the required standards of food hygiene.
• Previous experience in a similar role is advantageous, but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Operation of dishwasher.
• Receipt and storage of all food and equipment deliveries along with cleaning of back of house areas.
• Supporting the kitchen brigade as and when required.

Skills

Motivated

Teamwork

Communication

Food hygiene

Experience welcomed

Job description

At Fiskars Group we are unified and driven by our common purpose: pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary. Join our team and seize the extraordinary opportunity to influence the everyday! We are looking for a Kitchen Porter to work within the kitchen of our iconic Wedgwood Tea Room at our award-winning tourist destination, World of Wedgwood. World of Wedgwood is the home of Stoke-on-Trent’s most prestigious ceramics brand, Wedgwood, in Barlaston (5 minutes from Trentham). Reporting to the Head Chef, this is a back of house kitchen role where cleanliness and the logistics of a kitchen operation are the main priority.

Key Tasks

• operation of dishwasher
• receipt and storage of all food and equipment deliveries along with systematic cleaning of all back of house areas
• supporting the kitchen brigade as and when required

Requirements

• be motivated and have a ‘can-do’ attitude
• have the ability to communicate effectively and work well in a team
• ideally have an understanding of the required standards of food hygiene, although this is not essential
• Previous experience in a similar role would be advantageous, but not essential as training will be provided.

Contract & Working Hours

This role is a permanent part time position working 15 hours per week, 2 days from 7 (predominately weekends, i.e. both Saturday and Sunday). Daily hours of work are generally 10.00am to 6.00pm, evening work may be required on occasion by prior arrangement. Flexibility is required to cover team holidays when needed.

Benefits

• free onsite gym (accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week) flexible holidays sociable working hours free on-site parking staff discount within the World of Wedgwood and on products within the Fiskars Group brand portfolio pension scheme employee assistance programme
• Competitive Compensation: We ensure that our employees are fairly compensated based on industry standards and local market factors. Health and Wellness: Your well-being matters to us, no matter where you are. We offer various health and well‑being focused programs like onsite gym and cycle to work scheme. Employee Support: Life happens, and we’re here to support you. We offer employee assistance programs and resources to address local needs, offering confidential counseling, financial guidance, and other valuable support services. Work‑Life Balance: We understand the need for balance in your life. Our paid time off plans and flexible work arrangements and policies are designed to accommodate local customs and personal commitments, enabling you to thrive in both your professional and personal life. Professional Development: We believe in nurturing talent and supporting professional growth. Through training programs, skill development initiatives and learning resources, we empower our employees to reach their full potential. Future Planning: We care about your future. We offer pension plan contributions (both company and employee contribute) providing you with financial security in your post-work years. Inclusive and Diverse Environment: We value diversity and promote inclusivity. Join a workplace where your unique background and perspectives are celebrated, fostering collaboration and respect across all our markets. Recognition and Rewards: We believe in celebrating and recognizing the contributions of our employees worldwide. Our recognition programs are designed to acknowledge exceptional performance and achievements, ensuring that your efforts are celebrated and valued. Employee Discounts: We want to ensure our team members make each day the extraordinary with use of our products and offer product discounts across our brands. Other benefits: Free onsite parking

Please note that specific benefits may vary based on local regulations, market conditions, and other factors. We are committed to providing competitive and meaningful benefits to our employees in every market we operate.

About Fiskars Group

Pioneering design to make the everyday extraordinary Fiskars Group (FSKRS, Nasdaq Helsinki) is the global home of design‑driven brands for indoor and outdoor living. Since 1649, we have designed products of timeless, purposeful, and functional beauty, while driving innovation and sustainable growth. In 2025, Fiskars Group’s global net sales were EUR 1.1billion, and we had approximately 6,600 employees. We have two Business Areas (BA), Vita and Fiskars. BA Vita offers products in the high‑end homeware segment as well as fine branded jewelry. Its desirable brands include Georg Jensen, Royal Copenhagen, Wedgwood, Moomin Arabia, Iittala and Waterford. In 2025, BA Vita’s reported net sales were EUR 613million, and it had approximately 5,000 employees. BA Fiskars offers functional innovations in the gardening and outdoor categories, in addition to the scissors and creating, as well as cooking categories. The brands include Fiskars and Gerber. In 2025, BA Fiskars’ net sales were EUR 522million, and it had approximately 1,300 employees.