Kitchen Porter

JobStart Scheme; Belfast; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A hospitality opportunity in Belfast seeks a Kitchen Assistant to maintain cleanliness, assist chefs, and ensure smooth food preparation. Responsibilities include washing dishes, food prep, and stock management. Candidates should excel in teamwork, attention to detail, and possess physical stamina. Training is provided in a temporary role with up to 25 hours per week, with flexible hours subject to approval.

Qualifications

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong focus on cleanliness and organisation to ensure kitchen standards are met.
• Capability to handle the physical demands of the job, including standing for long periods and lifting heavy items.

Responsibilities

• Regularly wash dishes, pots, and pans, and maintain cleanliness in food preparation areas and kitchen floors.
• Assist chefs with basic food prep tasks, such as washing and chopping vegetables.
• Help manage kitchen stock and ensure that ingredients are properly stored and labelled.
• Ensure that kitchen equipment is clean and in good working order.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment.

Skills

Teamwork

Attention to Detail

Physical Stamina

Job description

THE EMPLOYER IS: BIA LOCH LAO. Responsible for maintaining cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen, assisting chefs, and ensuring a smooth workflow in food preparation environments. Training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning Duties: Regularly wash dishes, pots, and pans, and maintain cleanliness in food preparation areas and kitchen floors.
• Food Preparation: Assist chefs with basic food prep tasks, such as washing and chopping vegetables, and preparing ingredients as needed.
• Stock Management: Help manage kitchen stock, including organising supplies and ensuring that ingredients are properly stored and labelled.
• Equipment Maintenance: Ensure that kitchen equipment is clean and in good working order, reporting any issues to the kitchen manager or head chef.
• Health and Safety Compliance: Adhere to health and safety regulations to maintain a safe working environment, including proper food handling and sanitation practices.

Skills and Qualifications

• Teamwork: Ability to work effectively as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on cleanliness and organisation to ensure kitchen standards are met.
• Physical Stamina: Capability to handle the physical demands of the job, including standing for long periods and lifting heavy items.

Further Information

The Employer is: BIA LOCH LAO. JobStart Opportunity - Working Hours Information - Standard Hours: up to 25 hours per week. Flexible/Reduced Hours: May be available upon approval by a Work Coach. Additional Hours: The employer may offer extra hours depending on availability. This should be discussed directly with the employer before starting employment. The job advert may end before the closing date if requested by the employer.

Application Information

JOBSTART IS OPEN TO WORKING AGE BENEFIT CLAIMANTS WHO ARE DEEMED ELIGIBLE BY A WORK COACH. If you are on Universal Credit, please contact your Work Coach via your Journal. If you are in receipt of any other working age benefit, please contact your local Jobs & Benefits Office on 0800 001 5782.

Vacancy ID 1755751 Job Sector Hotel and Catering Area Belfast Location Belfast Salary 16-17 £7.55, 18-20 £10.00, 21 plus £12.21 per hour No. vacancies 1 Contract Type Temporary Weekly hours 25 Published date 21/01/2026 Closing date 03/03/2026 Worktime To be confirmed with employer.