Kitchen Porter

The Pheasant Inn; Cockermouth; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A historic coaching inn in Cockermouth is seeking a dedicated Kitchen Porter to support the kitchen team in maintaining cleanliness and food hygiene. The ideal candidate will be hardworking, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. This role involves managing the wash-up area, assisting with food prep, and ensuring that kitchen standards are met. Join a welcoming team and enjoy numerous benefits including paid breaks and discounts at various inns.

Benefits

Extra paid holiday for birthday

Career development support

Paid breaks

50% off food at inns

Discounted room bookings

Confidential support

Tips/tronc

Community engagement through schemes

Recognition as Best Pub Employer

Qualifications

• Maintain highest standards of food hygiene.
• Manage the wash-up area and ensure kitchen cleanliness.
• Assist with basic food preparation.

Responsibilities

• Keep the kitchen running smoothly by following the cleaning schedule.
• Take on general duties as directed.

Skills

Positive attitude

Teamwork skills

Willingness to learn

Confidence in interactions

Flexibility

Job description

What makes the perfect pub? It’s great ales, delicious food, a welcoming atmosphere, and the warm welcome from a team that’s at the heart of everything we do.

The Inn Collection Group is a multi-award-winning pubs with rooms company, proudly located in some of the most outstanding destinations across the North of England and Wales. At ICG, we deliver exceptional hospitality by living and breathing our core values of respect, customer focused, warmth, , and honesty, all with the goal of Making People Happy.

Benefits

• Celebrate your birthday with an extra paid holiday.
• Build your future with support from our Lead-Inn development program.
• Take the time you need to rest and recharge; Paid Breaks are on us.
• Enjoy 50% off food at any of our Inns.
• Relax with a stay at any of our Inns during January, February, and March for just £1.
• Take advantage of the chance to explore our beautiful locations, with 1/3 off room bookings all year round.
• Experience a spontaneous trip away with £50 on same day bookings.
• It’s not just for you—your loved ones can enjoy 15% off bed and breakfast too!
• 24/7 confidential support is always there when you need it with our Employee Assistance Programme.
• Tronc (…that’s tips to me and you).
• Contribute to a company that gives back through our Give-inn back scheme.
• Join an award-winning team recognised as the Best Pub Employer at the Publican Awards.

The Pheasant Inn, a beautifully refurbished 17th-century coaching inn, offers the perfect base for exploring the Lake District. With fantastic food, drink, and quirky accommodation, it provides a true taste of the best Cumbria has to offer. The recent restoration has breathed new life into this historic inn while preserving its rich heritage.

You’ll Fit Right Inn

As Kitchen Porter, you’ll play a crucial role in supporting the kitchen team by maintaining the highest standards of food hygiene. Your positive attitude, teamwork skills, and willingness to learn will be essential as you manage the wash‑up area, ensure kitchen equipment cleanliness, and assist with basic food preparation.

You’ll work closely with team members and customers, demonstrating confidence and courtesy in all interactions. This role requires flexibility and a commitment to personal presentation. You’ll be responsible for keeping the kitchen running smoothly by following the cleaning schedule and taking on other general duties as directed.

If you’re hardworking, eager to learn, and thrive in a fast‑paced environment, we think you’ll fit right in...

This role gave Tele the opportunity to collaborate closely with a team. Watch Tele’s video to learn more about our Kitchen Team member roles. https://careers.inncollectiongroup.com/join-inn

*Age-related pay rates apply for Under 21s.*