Kitchen Porter

Trading Post Coffee; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discount on meals & coffee

50% discount on food & coffee

Retail discounts on blends

Pension scheme

Mental health support

Financial advice

Job summary

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is seeking a positive and enthusiastic Kitchen Porter to support the busy kitchen during service. You will help the Back of House team, keep the kitchen clean, and take direction from the Duty Chef or Duty Manager while maintaining a can-do attitude in a bustling Brighton venue.

This role offers opportunities to train, progress with the team, and be part of a committed hospitality business that values sustainability and great coffee.

Qualifications

• Experience in a busy kitchen environment.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt quickly.
• Good communication and teamwork to support a fast-paced service.

Responsibilities

• Support Back of House in day-to-day kitchen operations.
• Keep the kitchen clean and well equipped for service.
• Assist Duty Chef or Duty Manager with tasks.
• Show a positive, motivated attitude at all times.
• Undertake regular training and strive for self-improvement.
• Represent Trading Post Coffee Roasters in a professional manner.

Skills

Organisational skills

Teamwork

Communication

Initiative

Job description

Trading Post Coffee Roasters is an artisan coffee roasting and hospitality business that, since opening in 2017, has expanded to serve freshly roasted coffee, brunch, and cocktails across Brighton and Sussex.
Exceptional coffee and quality food is at the heart of everything we do and who we are. We always aspire to deliver the best quality, consistency, and service in all our Coffee Houses.
We believe that small change can make a big difference with sustainability and our environment. We roast organic and Rainforest Alliance certified coffee beans. This directly helps the farmers and the community they live in.

Whyjoin us?

• Discountedmeals and free coffee on duty
• Company-wideemployee discount of 50% on food and coffee
• Retail discounton our in-house coffee blends and single origins
• Employeediscount at all Beachfront Leisure venues
• Free access to mental health advice
• Free access to financial advice
• Employee progression plans
• Company pensionscheme

We arelooking for a positive, enthusiastic Kitchen Porter who thrives under pressureand is looking to take the next step in their kitchen career.

As aKitchen Porter you will be responsible for supporting the kitchen team inensuring they have everything they need to operate the kitchen during a busyservice. Our Kitchen Porters demonstrate a 'we're all in this together'attitude, strong organisational skills, the ability to work under pressure, andenjoying working in a very busy work environment.

WhatYou Can Expect Your Responsibilities to Be

• Support theBack of House team in the day-to-day operation of the kitchen
• Ensure thekitchen is always clean and well equipped for service
• Action anytasks requested by the Duty Chef or Duty Manager
• Be the face ofpositivity and motivation, bringing your best and most positive self atall times
• Undertakeregular training and always be striving for self-improvement
• Work to supporta busy team and take an active part in contributing to team-driven results
• Display a smartand professional appearance, always striving to represent Trading PostCoffee Roasters in a positive way

TheSkills We are Looking For

• Strongorganisational skills and the ability to quickly prioritise tasks
• Ability to useinitiative to problem solve and work well under pressure
• Dedicatedteam-player with an 'all in this together' attitude that enjoys working ina busy environment
• An effectivecommunicator and listener to instructions

Ifthis sounds like you then we'd love to hear from you. Please submit a copy ofyour CV alongside your application.

Onlythose eligible to work in the UK or have a valid UK work permit/visa will beconsidered for this position.

TradingPost Coffee Roasters is an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversityand are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all candidates andemployees.