Kitchen Porter

Thwaites; Cirencester; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wage access via Stream (up to 40%)

28 days annual leave (33 after 5 years

Health cash plan

Employee discounts on food, beverage &

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Apprenticeships available

Pension and Life assurance

Bespoke training programmes

Job summary

Thwaites is seeking a Kitchen Porter to join our busy kitchen team in Cirencester. You will help maintain high standards of cleanliness and support chefs with a range of duties in a fast-paced environment.

The role offers career progression, access to weekly wage advances, generous leave, health plans, and employee discounts across our hotels and inns nationwide. Training and pension benefits are provided to support your growth and wellbeing.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness and organisation in the kitchen.
• Support chefs with tasks as required.
• Carry out scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment.
• May assist with basic food preparation.
• Organise and store food safely to meet standards.

Skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Under pressure

Basic food preparation

Education

No formal qualifications required

Job description

Do you enjoy being part of a team and thrive as a key part of a busy operation?

We’re looking for enthusiastic individuals to work as part of our skilled kitchen team as Kitchen Porter.

Your day to day;

• Maintaining the standards of cleanliness and organisation within the kitchen
• The Kitchen Porter role is a key support role for our chefs so you will need to undertake any tasks asked of you
• Scheduled deep cleaning of kitchen areas and equipment
• May include basic food preparation
• Organising and storing food safely to comply with company standards

Who are we looking for?

You will be self-motivated and be able to work on your own initiative.

Demonstrating a good work ethic and a commitment to achieving team goals as well as an ability to work under pressure and time constraints

You should have a good working attitude and enjoy the buzz of working in a busy kitchen environment

No previous qualifications necessary

In return, we are offering a rewarding role with scope for career progression along with;

• Stream - the ability to access up to 40% of your wages as you earn them each week
• 28 days annual leave (rising to 33 days after 5 years)
• Health cash plan
• Generous employee discounts on food, beverage and accommodation in our beautiful Hotels and Inn across the country
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Apprenticeships available
• Pension and Life assurance
• Bespoke training programmes accessible to all